Our Green City news archive
Air quality improvements confirmed in Southampton during lockdown
Date: 22 October 2020
Summary: The reduction in road traffic has seen lower levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) recorded during this time.
Queens Park is lit green to celebrate parks in the city with a Green Flag
Date: 16 October 2020
Summary: Central Parks, St James’s Park and Riverside Park have received the prestigious Green Flag Award this year.
Fly-tipping prosecutions sought by new Enforcement Officers
Date: 1 October 2020
Summary: Heavy fines or prosecutions for dumping rubbish.
Council replaces nine waste collection fleet vehicles
Date: 17 September 2020
Summary: New greener, lower emission vehicles to replace older models.
Green City electric vans taking charge around the city
Date: 23 July 2020
Summary: Southampton City Council has recently added 24 electric vans to its City Services fleet.
Solar powered 'Bigbelly' compactor litter bins rolled out across the city
Date: 3 June 2020
Summary: The new solar power compactor bins have display panels featuring our eye-catching new anti-littering campaign artwork.
Southampton City Council announces its Green Transport Recovery Plan
Date: 28 May 2020
Summary: The plan outlines measures to support safe and active travel as the city gets moving again.
Southampton's Living Wall bursts into life
Date: 28 May 2020
Summary: The Living Wall at Millbrook roundabout has come into bloom.
Local schools and community groups plant free trees donated by CitizEn Energy
Date: 12 March 2020
Summary: Over 60 trees have been distributed to help 'green Southampton'.
Southampton City Council has announced the publication of its Green City Plan 2030
Date: 9 March 2020
Summary: The plan sets out an ambitious vision for a cleaner, greener, healthier and more sustainable council.
New Fixed Penalty Notices introduced to help prevent littering
Date: 12 February 2020
Summary: An Environmental Enforcement Service with the power to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) will now start patrolling the city in order to tackle the issue of littering.
Millbrook recycling centre to be exempt from charging scheme
Date: 20 December 2019
Summary: Charges to be introduced by Hampshire County Council.
CitizEn Energy pledge a warm Christmas for all
Date: 20 December 2019
Summary: We're giving away energy credit to our most vulnerable customers.
Celebrating 25 years of Trees for Life
Date: 29 November 2019
Summary: Over 60 families joined us on Saturday 23 November to celebrate the births of babies across the city this year.
The Avenue cycle scheme enters next phase
Date: 7 October 2019
Summary: Work has commenced to install new cycle facilities on The Avenue from Lodge Road to Northlands Road.
Southampton City Council goes green
Date: 30 September 2019
Summary: From Tuesday 1 October 2019, Southampton City Council commercial buildings will be using 100% green electricity.
Date: 26 September 2019
Summary: Southampton City Council has begun work to rejuvenate the play area at Mansel Park in Millbrook. The improvements will create a new and improved space for families to spend time together and be active.
CitizEn Energy celebrates environmental achievements in first year
Date: 11 September 2019
Summary: Ethical energy provider CitizEn Energy celebrates on their first birthday this month, as their 1,500 customers save over 1,500 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.
Date: 9 August 2019
Summary: Southampton City Council, with its Highways Partner Balfour Beatty, will begin work on Monday 12 August on a major project to improve the A335 Stoneham Way between Wide Lane, Bassett Green Road and Thomas Lewis Way.
Date: 7 August 2019
Summary: New Living Wall set to be installed on Millbrook Roundabout is first of its kind in UK.
Southampton City Council's transformation of Blechynden Gardens near Central Station now complete
Date: 5 August 2019
Summary: The park creates an attractive public space which respects the rich heritage of the area.
New-look Townhill Park's environmental credentials stack up
Date: 26 July 2019
Summary: The first completed section of Southampton City Council’s redevelopment of Townhill Park has been celebrated with ringing endorsements of the scheme’s energy-efficient features and sustainable design.
New taxi and private hire vehicle licence conditions to help improve air quality in Southampton
Date: 26 July 2019
Summary: Conditions will ensure clean air compliant fleet in Southampton by 2023.
Two parks included in award recognising the UK's very best green spaces
Date: 22 July 2019
Summary: Both St James’ Park and Riverside Park have received a prestigious Green Flag Award.
Partnership approach to reduce and remove excess waste
Date: 15 July 2019
Summary: Southampton City Council’s waste collection service has been praised for its work to reduce and remove excess waste left outside student houses vacated at the end of term.
Southampton's Green City Charter to be launched on National Clean Air Day
Date: 17 June 2019
Summary: Southampton City Council will lead the way by introducing ambitious measures to create a cleaner, greener, healthier and more sustainable city.
Date: 21 March 2019
Summary: Members of Southampton City Council have voted to approve a new local transport plan setting out the long term strategy for transport in Southampton for the next twenty years.
First Bus get on board with clean air initiatives as fleet receives green makeover
Date: 21 March 2019
Summary: First Bus is well on its way to delivering its most eco-friendly fleet of buses yet across Southampton.
DEFRA agrees to £1.8m worth of funding for Southampton's NO2 plan
Date: 21 March 2019
Summary: Today the City Council has received confirmation that the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has agreed to support Southampton’s proposal.
Works complete on Millbrook Road East 'Quietways' scheme
Date: 13 March 2019
Summary: Southampton City Council with its highways partner, Balfour Beatty Living Places, has completed a project to improve Millbrook Road East for pedestrians and cyclists.
City wide community litter picks as part of the Great British Spring Clean
Date: 28 February 2019
Summary: Junior Neighbourhood Wardens and community litter picking groups are joining forces for a Southampton wide clean-up as part of this year’s Keep Britain Tidy - Great British Spring Clean campaign.
Clean air and green energy discussed at major roundtable event in Southampton
Date: 26 February 2019
Summary: Southampton City Council is leading the way in becoming a clean, green and healthy city.
Major project to transform the A3024 Eastern Corridor starts this month
Date: 8 February 2019
Summary: Includes new tech to improve journey times, bus priority and a new cycle freeway
Western Cycleway improvements branch out with new trees on Second Avenue
Date: 8 February 2019
Summary: The route is now receiving a green makeover with the introduction of trees along Second Avenue, as part of plans to enhance the cycling experience for those travelling into the city from the West.
Southampton City Council’s £25m cycling strategy moves into high gear
Date: 24 January 2019
Summary: The Southampton Cycle Network is taking shape with more investment planned.
Date: 22 January 2019
Summary: Today, Southampton City Council’s Cabinet announced its commitment to significantly improving air quality in the city by introducing the Green City Charter.
