Working together for a greener Hadleigh
The Hadleigh Environmental Action Team was set up 5 years ago, and today we have over 300 supporters.
HEAT is working to help people and organisations in Hadleigh (Suffolk) to always take climate change, and the resilience of the natural world, into account when they make decisions. HEAT is run by a core group of six to eight people who plan what we do and organise events, secure funding and lead projects.
Local action. Real impact.
Everything we do is rooted in our community. By working together, sharing ideas, and taking practical steps, we’re helping to create a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Hadleigh for everyone.
Local Environmental Action
Practical projects to restore nature, improve green spaces, and tackle climate issues right here in Hadleigh.
Community Led Change
Work alongside local people, share ideas, and help shape projects that make a real difference.
Real Community Impact
From biodiversity to carbon reduction, our work delivers visible, meaningful results for the town.
Featured Campaign
River Brett Festival
HEAT is organising a festival to celebrate our beautiful river Brett. The festival will run in June-July 2027 and we’d really like your help to make this a wonderful event. Whether its just you or you’re part of a community group just email info@brettfestival.org.uk and let us know you’re interested.
We are currently updating the Brett Festival part of the website so we can show everything that is being planned. Watch this space for more.
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Stay up to date with what we’ve been working on in Hadleigh.
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Food Group: plans for 2026
Read more: Food Group: plans for 2026The Food Group got together recently to decide what they wanted to do this year. Here is what they came up with:
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The 2027 Brett River Festival: an update
Read more: The 2027 Brett River Festival: an updateSince the last newsletter we have emailed 140 community groups in Hadleigh to find out if they would like to be involved in the festival and contacted parish councils on … Read more
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How to survive a 7-day power cut
Read more: How to survive a 7-day power cutDeep HEAT (Thursday 12 March, 7:30pm) Do you remember when Spain had a 7-day blackout? Would you know what to do if it happened here? Come along to the next … Read more
Get Involved
Get involved with Hadleigh Environmental Action Team and help make a real difference in our community. Whether you’re passionate about restoring nature, tackling climate change, or simply meeting like-minded people, there’s a place for you. You can join practical projects, support local campaigns, share ideas, or help shape what we do next. No experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in. Together, we’re building a greener, more resilient Hadleigh. Join us and be part of positive change in your local area.
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Sustainable Suffolk – Community Winner
HEAT aims to help people, businesses and organisations in Hadleigh to always take climate change and loss of biodiversity into account in every decision they make.
The judges said:
“We were impressed by the wide range of activities and projects HEAT has been undertaking. There was something for everyone, and the group has a real sense of energy and commitment. They have a focus on both people and the environment, which the judges feel is key to helping Suffolk reach Net Zero.”