Birmingham City Council's environment chief promises free bulky waste collections for all households if Labour wins local elections, while also scrapping booking system at Tyseley recycling centre.
Hundreds in Walsall will protest at The Croft in Aldridge this Saturday as part of a nationwide campaign to protect 14,700 acres of green belt land threatened by development, equivalent to over 11,000 football pitches.
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird has defended the dumping of contaminated waste at the Arboretum, stating it was part of planned operational activity and not illegal flytipping. The Environment Agency ordered immediate cleanup after black liquid leaked in
The Simpler Recycling scheme launches across England on March 31, 2026, standardizing bin collections and imposing fines up to £400 for incorrect waste disposal.
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Wiltshire Council has pledged its support to residents opposing the vast Lime Down Solar Park near the M4. The 1,237-hectare project, capable of powering 115,000 homes, will be decided nationally, not locally.
The Labour government announces tougher penalties for fly-tipping, including licence revocation for repeat offenders, as new figures show 1.26 million incidents last year.
Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons will implement a Deposit Return Scheme starting next year, paying consumers to return bottles and cans to combat litter across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Major changes to household waste collection will require most residents to manage four separate bins, with food waste separation becoming mandatory nationwide from March 31, though implementation will vary by local authority.
All local councils in England must implement separate collections for four waste streams starting March 31, 2026, under the new 'Simpler Recycling' rules to standardize recycling nationwide.
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Scotland has officially approved alkaline hydrolysis, known as water cremation, as a sustainable alternative to burial. This marks the first new legal disposal method introduced in over a century, responding to growing demand for environmentally conscious
Motoring experts warn that eight common car features, including touchscreens and LED headlights, could be phased out by 2030 due to safety and environmental concerns.
Wendy Morton, MP for Aldridge-Brownhills, has called on Housing Minister Steve Reed to attend a demonstration against green belt development this weekend, citing residents feeling 'under siege' from developers.
The Environment Agency has mandated Walsall Council to clear tonnes of waste material used in flood mitigation works at Walsall Arboretum, citing lack of proper permits.
A wildlife charity and tree expert have criticized a government planning inspectorate's approval of 115 homes on greenbelt land in Walsall, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for biodiversity loss across the Midlands region.
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The Environment Agency has mandated Walsall Council to clear waste material, including clothes and rubble, dumped at Walsall Arboretum, following a complaint from a local dog walker.
The Environment Agency has mandated Walsall Council to clear contaminated waste from Walsall Arboretum after reports of dogs getting injured and environmental concerns.
New legislation will grant landowners and tenants rights to cull deer, addressing overpopulation that damages woodlands and crops, with support for the venison industry.
Households across England are receiving additional bins as they prepare for new universal waste collection rules starting March 31. Residents must separate food waste and recyclables more specifically, with potential fines for non-compliance.
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's will offer cash to households returning empty drinks containers under a new Deposit Return Scheme starting in October 2027.
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The West Midlands Combined Authority has approved a new five-year climate plan, with leaders warning that failing to embrace the growing green innovation sector would be a dereliction of duty for the region.
Labour government considers consultation to reduce PM2.5 pollution from wood-burning stoves, potentially tightening rules in smoke control areas and restricting older models.
Households across the UK are being sent extra bins and could face fines up to £80 for failing to comply with new universal recycling standards starting March 31.
Millions of UK households will receive additional bins and must follow new national waste sorting rules from March 31, with fines up to £400 for non-compliance.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
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The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
The Labour government launches its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy, targeting illegal puppy farms and livestock attacks. Owners face new rules and bans.
UK households warned to check garden sheds for banned metaldehyde slug pellets. Storing or using them is now illegal and could result in a fine. Check and dispose safely.
UK households could be forced to rip up artificial lawns as petitions call for mandatory planning permission. Discover the global backlash and environmental concerns driving this change.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces immediate scrapping of Tory onshore wind restrictions, promising cheaper energy and 100,000 new jobs in radical planning overhaul.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces immediate end to England's de facto ban on onshore wind farms, promising faster approvals and cheaper energy bills as part of Labour's growth mission.
