Midlands Hospital to Install Nearly 900 Solar Panels in £724,800 Green Energy Project Friday, March 6, 2026 solar nhs sustainability decarbonisation walsall hospital netzero energy environment green Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is set to embark on a major sustainability project by installing 877 solar panels across 23 rooftop sections at Walsall Manor Hospital on Moat Road. The initiative, valued at £724,800, supports … Read More
Next Step for New Balsall Common 'Village' as 250-Home Plan Moves Forward Thursday, March 5, 2026 balsallcommon solihull development planning vistry affordablehousing berkswellwindmill infrastructure environment community Plans to build 250 new homes in Balsall Common, Solihull, have progressed despite opposition from campaigners worried about the impact on views of the historic Berkswell Windmill. Last April, Solihull Council approved Barwood … Read More
Fly-tipping Hotspots Revealed: Birmingham Taxpayers Face £2 Million Cleanup Bill Wednesday, March 4, 2026 flytipping birmingham waste cleanup environment illegaldumping localauthorities enforcement london defra A new interactive map highlights the areas across England most affected by fly-tipping, with Birmingham standing out as a significant hotspot. In the year leading up to March 2025, local authorities recorded 1.25 million … Read More
Midlands Towns and Cities Delayed in Implementing New Food Waste Collection Rules Saturday, February 28, 2026 recycling waste foodwaste environment bincollections westmidlands councils sustainability defra collections From the end of March, new national rules for bin collections will take effect across England, aiming to streamline recycling and food waste disposal. However, many councils in the West Midlands are unlikely to meet this … Read More
Birmingham Airport Unveils Ambitious Sustainability Strategy to Achieve Net Zero by 2033 Monday, February 23, 2026 birmingham airport sustainability netzero emissions community biodiversity procurement environment strategy Birmingham Airport has launched its new Sustainability Strategy for 2026 to 2030, setting a clear roadmap to accelerate its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Building on significant achievements, … Read More
Aldridge Residents Rally Against Green Belt Housing Plans Amid Concerns Over Environment and Infrastructure Sunday, February 22, 2026 aldridge greenbelt housing development environment infrastructure planning community opposition walsall Residents of Aldridge are voicing strong opposition to planned developments proposing thousands of new homes on the town’s green belt. Their concerns extend beyond the environmental impact to worries about overcrowded roads, … Read More