The Best Parks in Wolverhampton: Award-Winning Green Spaces for Play, Walks, and Cafes Thursday, December 25, 2025 wolverhampton parks greenflag playareas naturereserve families accessibility outdoorfitness wildlife victorianparks Wolverhampton is home to six outstanding parks and green spaces that have proudly retained their Green Flag awards, a mark of excellence given by Keep Britain Tidy. These awards recognise the highest standards in parks and … 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
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
Wildlife Trust Urges Rejection of 115-Home Development on Walsall Green Belt Monday, December 1, 2025 walsall greenbelt wildlife development housing conservation biodiversity planning ecology inquiry The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust has issued a strong call to refuse plans for a 115-home development on Walsall’s cherished green belt at Longwood Lane. The trust warns that approving the project would be a … 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
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