Walsall Council Rejects Housing Plans for Former Library Over Biodiversity Concerns Sunday, July 19, 2026 walsall library development biodiversity housing planning environment biodiversitygain roadsafety council Walsall Council has turned down plans to convert the long-closed Walsall Wood Library into residential apartments. The library, located on Coppice Road, has remained shut since 2017 and was auctioned by the council in 2020 … Read More
Six BBQ Items Banned from Household Bins as England Tightens Recycling Rules Friday, July 17, 2026 barbecue recycling waste england environment safety charcoal government bins waste-management With summer in full swing and temperatures soaring through multiple heatwaves, households across England are being urged to rethink how they dispose of common barbecue items. Under the Labour Party government’s new Simpler … Read More
Solihull Residents Face Fortnightly Bin Collections Despite Complaints Thursday, July 16, 2026 solihull council recycling waste bincollections foodwaste environment residents flytipping government A senior Solihull councillor has confirmed that the shift to fortnightly bin collections, coming into effect this autumn, will remain in place despite dissatisfaction from some residents. Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet … Read More
Quinton Residents Rally to Protect Beloved Tree-Lined Open Space from Auction Wednesday, July 15, 2026 quinton calthorpe greenspace community auction conservation residents recreation environment edgbaston Residents of Quinton are expressing strong concerns over plans to sell a cherished tree-lined recreation space, often described as an ‘oasis of calm’, slated for auction this September by the Calthorpe Estate. … Read More
'It's a Disgrace': Great Barr Residents Oppose 850-Home Development on Green Belt Land Sunday, July 12, 2026 greatbarr greenbelt walsall housing development environment community opposition planning conservation Residents living adjacent to the proposed 850-home development in Great Barr have voiced strong opposition, describing the plans as “a disgrace.” The proposed housing project would take place on protected green belt land in … Read More
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