Tewkesbury Proposes Fines for Leaving Wheelie Bins on Streets Amid Conservation Concerns Saturday, February 14, 2026 tewkesbury bins conservation fines pilot civicsociety wheeliebins propertyvalues tourism accessibility Residents in the picturesque market town of Tewkesbury may soon face fines for leaving their wheelie bins on public pavements, as part of a proposed six-month pilot scheme addressing ongoing concerns about the impact of bin … Read More
Inside the Strict Calthorpe Estate: Birmingham’s Exclusive Community Governed by a 32-Page Rulebook Sunday, February 1, 2026 calthorpe edgbaston conservation regulations gardens pets parking homeworking heritage community West of Birmingham city centre lies the historic and highly regulated Calthorpe Estate, covering 1,600 acres—including much of Edgbaston and parts of Harbourne and Quinton. This exclusive estate, with a history spanning over … Read More
Plans to Demolish Enderby Life Church for New Children’s Home in Leicestershire Saturday, January 24, 2026 enderby leicestershire church demolition children carehome planning conservation blaby council Enderby Life Church in Leicestershire may soon be demolished to make way for a new children’s home, following an application by Josh Barber submitted to Blaby District Council (BDC). If approved, the church building on Moores … Read More
BBC Winterwatch's Chris Packham Urges Rethink on Feeding Garden Birds to Prevent Disease Sunday, January 18, 2026 birds feeding disease wildlife chrispackham winterwatch uk nature conservation birdwatching Renowned naturalist Chris Packham has raised concerns about the practice of feeding wild birds in UK gardens, citing risks of disease spread through saliva among bird populations. Despite the nation’s £350 million yearly … Read More
Flats Plan Revealed for Garden of Historic Brownhills Chapel Sunday, January 11, 2026 brownhills unitedhouse development flats historic planning housing conservation sustainable architecture A new proposal could transform a former chapel and schoolhouse garden in Brownhills into five modern flats. Azid Gungah has submitted a planning application to Walsall Council to develop the green space adjacent to United … Read More
RSPB Encourages Gardeners to Feed Birds Roast Potatoes This January Saturday, January 10, 2026 rspb birds winter gardening feeders roastpotatoes wildlife conservation uk wintercare As freezing temperatures sweep across the UK this January, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is urging gardeners to provide extra food for their feathered visitors—particularly roast potatoes. With severe … Read More