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
Labour Urged to Introduce Pay-Per-Litre Charge for Garden Watering Monday, November 17, 2025 labour water climate conservation drought pricing environment adviser metoffice environmentagency The Labour Party has been urged to implement a pay-per-litre charge on domestic garden watering to tackle rising water scarcity. Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge and a climate change adviser to Labour, argues … Read More
Robot Dinosaurs Gain Retrospective Approval Despite Noise Concerns Saturday, November 15, 2025 dinosaurs animatronics planning noise herefordshire attraction environment garden permissions regulations The popular Midlands attraction, Dinosaur World at Ralph Court Gardens in Edwyn Ralph near Bromyard, Herefordshire, has secured retrospective permission for 11 additional animatronic dinosaurs, despite concerns over the … Read More
Residents Warned of Potential Increase in Odours from Midlands Landfill in December Saturday, November 15, 2025 landfill odour emissions environment gas telford midlands waste disposal monitoring Residents near the Granville Landfill site in Priorslee, Telford, have been advised to prepare for a temporary rise in unpleasant odours in the coming weeks. The Midlands landfill, operated by Potters (Midlands), is … Read More
New Mandatory Parking Space Rule Approved for All New Homes in Jersey, Impacting Thousands Friday, November 7, 2025 jersey parking developments housing sthelier policy affordable environment construction assembly The Jersey Assembly has passed a new regulation requiring all new residential developments to include designated car parking spaces, a move set to impact thousands of drivers and raise concerns over housing affordability and … Read More