Birmingham Clean Air Zone: Boundaries, Rules, Payments, and Penalties Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham cleanairzone emissions charges fines vehicles compliance caz pollution transport Since its launch on June 1, 2021, Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has been operational 24/7 to improve air quality in the city centre. Drivers need to be fully aware of the CAZ boundaries, rules, charges, and potential … 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
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
Midland Water Firm Dumped Sewage into UK Waterways Over 36,000 Times Last Year Friday, June 12, 2026 severntrent sewage waterways gmb regulation pollution infrastructure stormoverflow waterindustry investment Severn Trent, a major water supplier serving over 4.5 million customers across the Midlands, parts of the south-west, and mid-Wales, discharged raw sewage into UK waterways more than 36,000 times last year. These figures, … 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
Criminal Investigation Launched After 59,000 Tonnes of Waste Dumped at Midland Fly-tip Site Saturday, May 23, 2026 fly-tipping wastecrime environment nottinghamshire investigation illegaldumping conservation enforcement community pollution Startling aerial drone images have revealed a massive illegal fly-tipping site in woodland near the village of Ranskill, Nottinghamshire, where 59,000 tonnes of household waste have been dumped. The Environment Agency (EA) … Read More