Solihull School Streets Scheme to Expand After Council Reports 'Clear Benefits' Sunday, July 12, 2026 solihull schoolstreets trafficreduction sustainabletravel airquality activetravel community safety environment council Solihull Council has announced plans to expand its School Streets initiative after reporting clear and positive results from the pilot scheme at three local schools. The program, designed to reduce car traffic around school … Read More
New Fireplace Regulations Expected Under Andy Burnham’s Leadership Monday, July 6, 2026 fireplace legislation pollution pm2.5 airquality environmentalpolicy woodburners labour emissions sustainability A new set of fireplace regulations is poised to take effect under Andy Burnham’s upcoming leadership as Prime Minister. The newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield will oversee the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), which … Read More
'Successful' Solihull School Streets Scheme to Expand with New Site at Coppice Primary Sunday, July 5, 2026 solihull schoolstreets trafficreduction roadsafety coppiceprimary airquality sustainabletravel community parking education Solihull’s School Streets scheme, which has already proven to enhance safety and reduce traffic around several primary schools, is set to expand with the addition of Coppice Primary School. The initiative temporarily … Read More
Solihull Air Quality Praised Amid Rising Concerns Over Pollutant-Linked Deaths Tuesday, June 30, 2026 solihull airquality pollution nitrogendioxide mortality health environment council climate publichealth Solihull’s air quality has received commendation for showing overall improvement, but concerns remain regarding a rise in deaths linked to air pollution. The borough’s long-term plan continues to focus on reducing harmful … Read More
New Rules Proposed for Wood and Log Burners Across England to Cut Emissions Tuesday, June 9, 2026 woodburner logburner emissions pollution labour regulations defra futurehomes airquality health The UK government has introduced new proposals aimed at tightening regulations on wood and log burners in all homes across England. Following consultations in January after Christmas, the Labour Party is pushing for stronger … Read More
Heavy Vehicles Banned from Section of A5 in Towcester Sunday, May 31, 2026 a5 towcester weightrestriction heavyvehicles congestion noisereduction airquality nationalhighways trafficsafety reliefroad A new weight restriction on the A5 through Towcester town centre will soon prohibit vehicles over 7.5 tonnes from using this busy stretch of road. National Highways introduced the ban to address concerns about traffic … Read More