New Bin Collection Rules Mandate Separate Waste Sorting for All English Households by March 31 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 recycling wastecollection england councils households simplerrecycling waste environment policy sustainability Starting March 31, all households in England will be subject to new bin collection regulations under the government’s “Simpler Recycling” initiative. This change requires local councils to collect four separate … Read More
Dudley Lib Dems Pledge Zero-Interest Loans to Boost Home Sustainability Tuesday, March 17, 2026 dudley libdems climate homeimprovement zerointerest localelections community infrastructure potholes environment The Liberal Democrats in Dudley have launched their local election campaign with an ambitious manifesto focused on climate action and improving daily life for residents. Central to their pledges is offering zero-interest … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Unofficial Car Graveyard Thursday, March 12, 2026 birmingham abandoned cars westmidlands cargraveyard urbandecay environment localauthorities dumping neglect On the edge of Birmingham lies an unofficial car graveyard, a growing collection of abandoned vehicles that tell a story of neglect and urban decay. Despite efforts by local authorities to tackle the problem, the number of … Read More
‘They don’t care about us,’ say Walsall residents opposing new school at Reedswood Park Wednesday, March 11, 2026 walsall education reedswoodpark school residents environment safety departmentforeducation council community Three sisters living next to the proposed site for a new £50 million free school in Walsall have voiced their frustration, accusing decision-makers of neglecting local residents. Julie Petty and Jayne Cooney, both 65, along … Read More
Midlands Hospital to Install Nearly 900 Solar Panels in £724,800 Green Energy Project Friday, March 6, 2026 solar nhs sustainability decarbonisation walsall hospital netzero energy environment green Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is set to embark on a major sustainability project by installing 877 solar panels across 23 rooftop sections at Walsall Manor Hospital on Moat Road. The initiative, valued at £724,800, supports … Read More
Next Step for New Balsall Common 'Village' as 250-Home Plan Moves Forward Thursday, March 5, 2026 balsallcommon solihull development planning vistry affordablehousing berkswellwindmill infrastructure environment community Plans to build 250 new homes in Balsall Common, Solihull, have progressed despite opposition from campaigners worried about the impact on views of the historic Berkswell Windmill. Last April, Solihull Council approved Barwood … Read More