Five Key Insights on Birmingham’s Upcoming Bin Collection Changes and Fortnightly Recycling Update Wednesday, December 3, 2025 birmingham waste collections recycling fortnightly foodwaste binstrike council transformation environment Birmingham City Council has announced that its long-awaited overhaul of the city’s bin collection service is set to commence in June 2026, regardless of the status of the ongoing strike by waste workers. The planned waste … Read More
Bristol Proposes Raising Clean Air Zone Charge to £14 Daily to Combat Pollution Saturday, November 29, 2025 bristol cleanair pollution charges transport environment policy compliance inflation accessibility Bristol City Council is considering a significant increase in the daily charges for its Clean Air Zone (CAZ), potentially raising the fee from £9 to £14 for non-compliant cars and light goods vehicles. Introduced in 2022 to … Read More
£100m Midlands Nature Strategy Unveils 62-Step Plan for Green Space Restoration Saturday, November 29, 2025 westmidlands nature conservation biodiversity restoration greenspaces environment wildlife sustainability climatechange The West Midlands has revealed an ambitious new Local Nature Recovery Strategy aimed at protecting and enhancing the region’s natural environments. This 62-step plan is designed to restore wildlife habitats, improve waterways … Read More
Walsall Wood Landfill’s Proposed Four-Year Extension Sparks Concern Over Persistent Stench Thursday, November 27, 2025 walsall landfill odour environment planning enovert pollution community health regulation A decision is imminent regarding an application to extend the operation of the Highfields South Landfill in Walsall Wood for an additional four years. The current permission, granted to site operator Enovert, is set to expire … Read More
Around 10 Tonnes of Debris Removed Daily from Birmingham’s Sewer System Tuesday, November 25, 2025 sewer cleanup blockages birmingham severntrent drainage debris environment infrastructure maintenance Birmingham’s underground sewer system is undergoing a major cleanup as workers remove an average of 10 tonnes of debris each day. Severn Trent teams are extracting wet wipes, nappies, and other non-flushable items that have … Read More
Midlands MP Faces Criticism for Voting Against Wildlife Safeguards in Planning Bill Sunday, November 23, 2025 wildlife planning infrastructure conservation government environment development housing legislation biodiversity Worcester MP Tom Collins is under scrutiny following his vote against proposed amendments aimed at strengthening wildlife protections in the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Green councillors argue that these … Read More