Midlands Town of Solihull Named Among England’s Best Places to Live Saturday, December 6, 2025 solihull midlands peaceful families environment greenbelt noise pollution living study A new study has highlighted Solihull, located in the West Midlands, as one of the best places to live in England, especially for families seeking peace and tranquility away from urban chaos. Ranked as the most peaceful place … Read More
Resident Pleads for Urgent Action as Tarry Road Flooded with Rubbish Saturday, December 6, 2025 flytipping birmingham rubbish waste enforcement community health safety environment recycling A Birmingham resident has issued a desperate plea for stronger enforcement as illegal dumping on Tarry Road in Alum Rock spirals out of control, severely impacting the community’s safety and well-being. Wajid Hussain reports … Read More
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