Wastemanagement

Sunday, July 12, 2026 birmingham privatisation bincollection wastemanagement strike outsourcing council industrialrelations recycling localgovernment

Birmingham City Council has outlined privatising bin collections as a potential long-term solution to resolve the ongoing 19-month waste collection strike and reduce the risk of future industrial action. However, officials … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham binstrike council dispute settlement unite legal risk finance wastemanagement

Birmingham’s ongoing bin strike is set to cost the city council up to £70 million by the end of the year if left unresolved, according to a leaked internal report. This confidential 40-page document, obtained by … Read More

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

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