Midland Farmer Sparks Fresh Controversy Over Waste Dumping and Lorry Depot Sunday, December 14, 2025 peopleton farmer waste dumping lorries environment investigation tenant farming community Carl Powell, the 80-year-old farmer known for his infamous billboard calling the village of Peopleton “murderous, lawless and godforsaken,” is once again at the center of local controversy. This time, the … Read More
Final Brown Bin Collection Warnings for Households in England Wednesday, December 10, 2025 brownbins wastecollection gardenwaste peterborough leeds composting winterpause recycling environment localcouncil Households across England are being urged to prepare for the final brown bin collection before winter breaks the service. In Peterborough, the last brown bin collection is scheduled for 12 December 2025, with the service set … Read More
UK to Ban Plastic Wet Wipes from Supermarkets by 2027 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 wetwipes plasticban environment ukpollution sewagesystem thameswater mpfleuranderson legislation littering wildlife A significant environmental milestone is set for 2027, when the sale of plastic wet wipes will be banned across England, bringing it in line with existing laws in Scotland and Wales. This decisive move aims to tackle the £200 … Read More
Midlands Council Invests £1.5 Million in New Gritting Fleet to Boost Winter Road Safety Tuesday, December 9, 2025 dudley council gritting winter fleet maintenance emissions safety infrastructure environment Dudley Council has announced plans to invest £1.5 million in replacing its ageing fleet of gritting lorries with nine new, modern vehicles. This decision, approved by Cllr Simon Phipps, cabinet member for economy and … Read More
People Power Defeats Proposal to Slash Midlands Conservation Area by 630 Hectares Tuesday, December 9, 2025 conservation greatbarr walsall environment heritage greenbelt wildlife preservation community planning Walsall Council has abandoned plans to reduce the Great Barr Conservation Area by 80%, preserving its current 774-hectare boundary after overwhelming public opposition. The council’s initial proposal, outlined in last year’s … Read More
Major New Bin Collection Rules Introduced for 2026: What Households Need to Know Monday, December 8, 2025 waste recycling environment bins households foodwaste england collection 2026 rules Starting in 2026, millions of households across England will face new mandatory rules for bin collections aimed at simplifying waste disposal and increasing recycling rates. The government is introducing a nationwide standard … Read More