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
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