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
'Housing removals worker caught fly-tipping fence panels at Birmingham hotspot' Tuesday, July 7, 2026 flytipping birmingham removals waste court communityorder penalty gardenwaste offence enforcement A Birmingham man working in house removals has admitted to dumping fence panels and garden waste at a well-known fly-tipping hotspot, placing him before Birmingham Magistrates Court. Rehamgul Ahmadzi, 26, of Bamville Road, … Read More
Reform 'Unsure' if Fly-Tipping Enforcement Will Increase Across Walsall Saturday, July 4, 2026 reform walsall flytipping enforcement council funding elections conservatives scrutiny waste At a public scrutiny meeting on July 2, Walsall Council’s enforcement portfolio holder, Councillor Ian Benton, addressed Reform’s commitment to creating safe neighbourhoods through robust rule enforcement. However, when … Read More
Birmingham Fly-Tipper Fined After Illegally Dumping Settee, Claiming a Friend's Permission Sunday, June 28, 2026 birmingham flytipping illegaldumping waste environment fine idrishussain settee coftongrove abberleystreet Idris Hussain, 36, from Cofton Grove in Birmingham, has been fined after admitting to dumping a settee bed base on Abberley Street. When confronted, Hussain claimed he believed he had permission from a friend to leave the … Read More
Councillors Question Solihull Council’s Lack of Use of Covert Surveillance Powers to Combat Crime Friday, June 26, 2026 solihull crime surveillance ripa enforcement councillors flytipping governance legal investigation Concerns have been raised by opposition councillors over Solihull Council’s absence of covert surveillance activity to tackle crime in the area. During the council’s recent governance committee meeting, it emerged that the … Read More
Dudley Reform UK Demands Answers on Borough’s Decline and Delays in New Waste Tip Saturday, June 13, 2026 dudley reformuk conservatives environment waste recycling flytipping council publicservices community Dudley Reform UK has raised serious concerns over the declining condition of the borough, urging the ruling Conservative council to provide clear answers and tangible solutions. The group highlights the absence of a permanent … Read More