Walsall Council to Approve £1m Payment and 125-Year Lease for New £50m Free School on Reedswood Park Woodland Friday, February 6, 2026 walsall education woodland lease council school development environment funding planning Walsall Council is poised to approve a significant investment next week, granting a 125-year lease of 13.7 acres of Reedswood Park woodland for the construction of a new £50 million secondary free school. Alongside the lease … Read More
Wood and Log Burners Face Possible Partial Ban in England Under Labour’s Environmental Crackdown Friday, February 6, 2026 woodburners pollution england environment labour pm2.5 stoves airquality defra nature Wood and log burners in England could soon be restricted or partially banned under new environmental proposals spearheaded by Labour’s Environment Secretary, Emma Reynolds. The move aims to reduce harmful PM2.5 pollution … Read More
All the New Bin Collection Rules Households Must Follow Sunday, February 1, 2026 recycling waste bincollection foodwaste environment defra fines reuse households sustainability Households across the country will need to adapt to significant changes in how they manage their rubbish as a new national bin collection system is introduced. From March 31, most residents will receive new bins and be … Read More
Final Warnings Issued to Parents Idling Cars Outside Solihull Schools Sunday, January 25, 2026 solihull idling schools pollution enforcement education health council environment infrastructure Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a … Read More
Bin lorry destroyed by fire caused by lithium battery in Midlands Saturday, January 24, 2026 battery fire safety binlorry disposal recycling council midlands incident environment A lithium battery discarded in a household bin sparked a fire that completely destroyed a bin lorry in North Warwickshire, leaving the council deeply concerned about safety risks to its workers. The incident occurred during … Read More
Major Bin Collection Overhaul Coming to Solihull This Autumn Friday, January 23, 2026 solihull waste recycling collections foodwaste council environment communication policy residents Solihull is preparing for significant changes to its waste collection system this autumn. The council has announced a “comprehensive communication campaign” to ensure residents are fully informed as weekly rubbish collections … Read More