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Cork County Council has announced significant energy upgrades for the Fermoy Swimming Pool that will not only enhance the swimming experience but also ensure a more sustainable future. The pool is set to become more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly thanks to a series of improvements.

The ‘Dispose of Unused Medicines Properly’ (DUMP) campaign is a free collection service available in pharmacies throughout Cork & Kerry for the safe disposal of unused or out of date, prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Fermoy today as a part of its Summer Roadshow.

Cork County Council has recognised the ongoing work of community and voluntary groups in villages across the county in the fight against litter. As part of the Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge 2023, twenty-one villages have been presented with certificates for their remarkable success in managing litter in their localities. 

Cork County Council has issued a final call for people to have their say on the first stage of a new Climate Action Plan for the county. The deadline for submissions from communities, businesses, the general public and stakeholders is this Sunday, June 11th.

Cork County Council can confirm that the Blue Flag has been reinstated in Garrestown Beach and will be raised as soon as the required conditions, that of recycling facilities are provided.

Now in its second year, National Food Waste Recycling Week will run from the 5th until the 11th of June 2023. This campaign, managed by MyWaste.ie will provide practical advice, with easy-to-follow hints and tips to encourage everyone to recycle more of their food waste.

New strategy is aimed at protecting our roads from the impact of climate change 

Cork County Council is seeking public engagement on the first stage of a new Climate Action Plan for the county.

Cork County Council is pleased to announce the launch the 2023 Anti-Litter Challenge competition.

A population of the rare Bee Orchid is set to be transplanted to a new location by BAM and Cork County Council as part of the infrastructure works currently underway in Water-Rock, Midleton.

Cork County Council has teamed up with social enterprise Education for Sustainability to deliver a 10-week climate literacy course to eight secondary schools in the county.