Bin Collection Times Shifted for 200,000 Households Amid UK Heatwave Thursday, July 9, 2026 heatwave uk bincollection councils hampshire northyorkshire wastecollection weatherforecast summer safety Due to the ongoing third heatwave this summer, over 200,000 households across the UK are experiencing changes to their bin collection schedules. Councils in Hampshire, including Southampton, Eastleigh, and Fareham, have moved … Read More
New Dog Fouling Fines Rise to £500 Starting Monday Across UK Monday, June 29, 2026 dogwalking dogfouling crimeandpolicingact fines publicspaces environment councils pspo cpn wastemanagement Starting Monday, June 29, dog walkers across the UK face significantly increased fines for failing to clean up after their dogs. Under the new Crime & Policing Act 2026, local authorities will be empowered to issue Fixed … Read More
Birmingham and Black Country Schools Close Early Amid Extreme Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 birmingham blackcountry schoolclosures extremeheat metoffice remotelearning heatwave safety education councils A number of schools across Birmingham and the Black Country have announced early closures or complete shutdowns due to a rare red heat warning issued by the Met Office. Parents have been notified throughout Tuesday as … Read More
UK Households Face New Bin Rules Amid Record Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave waste uk councils bins collection temperature health summer pestcontrol As the UK endures an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 38°C, several local councils have issued new bin collection guidelines to help residents manage waste efficiently and hygienically during the scorching … Read More
Councils Implement New Bin Collection Times Amidst Record-Breaking Heatwave Monday, June 22, 2026 heatwave england councils bincollection metoffice recordtemperature climatechange publichealth somerset bristol As England braces for an intense heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 38°C, local councils in the West are introducing new bin collection schedules to protect their crews from the sweltering midday sun. Residents are … Read More
New Dog Walking Fines in England: Owners Face Up to £500 Starting June 29 Friday, June 19, 2026 dogwalking fines england crimeandpolicingact pspo publicspaces dogcontrol councils enforcement dogowners Starting June 29, dog owners in England could face on-the-spot fines of up to £500 for breaches related to dog walking under new rules granted by the Crime and Policing Act 2026. This legislation empowers local councils to … Read More