Wastemanagement

Thursday, May 28, 2026 solihull foodwaste recycling environment sustainability council collection renewableenergy fertiliser wastemanagement

Solihull Council has announced the official start date for its new weekly food waste collection service, set to begin on Monday, 5 October. This initiative aims to transform household food waste into renewable energy and … Read More

Saturday, April 18, 2026 devolution community investment fund liberaldemocrats dudley elections residents facilities wastemanagement

As the May local elections approach, the Dudley Liberal Democrats are unveiling a proactive plan to boost community engagement and improve public services. Central to their vision is a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund, … Read More

Thursday, April 2, 2026 easter bincollection fines ukwaste recycling bankholiday environmentalpolicy wastemanagement localcouncils pavementobstruction

As the Easter bank holiday approaches, UK households should be aware of important changes to bin collection schedules taking place between April 3 and April 11. These shifts, prompted by the holiday period, could result in … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham strike unite johncotton wastemanagement labourcouncil paydispute bincollections recycling negotiations

Birmingham’s bin strike saga may be nearing a turning point as Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has extended an invitation to union Unite for urgent talks. The strike, driven by disputes over pay cuts reportedly … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 birmingham recycling binstrike foodwaste wastemanagement councilbins renewableenergy environmental recyclingbins householdwaste

Birmingham residents are all too familiar with the extended bin strike that has disrupted waste collection for over a year. Council tax has surged significantly, yet recycling services remain unused, leaving many to fend for … Read More

Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham injunction strike bincollections protests unite depot highcourt disruption wastemanagement

As Birmingham’s bin workers’ strike nears its one-year mark, the city council has obtained a High Court injunction banning protestors from blocking its waste depots and disrupting bin collections. The injunction, granted … Read More