9 Birmingham Tower Blocks Set for Major Transformation, Revamping City Skyline Saturday, May 30, 2026 birmingham towerblocks renovation housing refurbishment sustainability safety councilhomes infrastructure community Nine prominent tower blocks across two Birmingham neighborhoods are poised for comprehensive transformations that will enhance both their appearance and functionality. On the Bromford Bridge estate, four towers—Kingspiece … Read More
Solihull Launches Weekly Food Waste Collection from 5 October 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
In Pictures: The Vision for Birmingham's Bold Transformation Tuesday, May 26, 2026 birmingham transformation urbandevelopment architecture cityscape infrastructure innovation sustainability urbanplanning regeneration Birmingham is on the brink of a remarkable transformation. Over the coming years, the city is expected to undergo significant developments that will reshape its appearance and enhance its vibrancy. From innovative … Read More
New Serpentine Park in Birmingham to Unite Centenary Square and Mailbox via Historic Aqueduct Sunday, May 24, 2026 birmingham serpentine park aqueduct heritage greenspace urbandesign playtrail sustainability architecture A fresh burst of greenery could soon enliven Birmingham city centre with the proposed creation of the Serpentine Path — a charming new green space that promises to highlight a little-known Grade II-listed landmark, if … Read More
Lidl Introduces 15p Charge for Paper Carrier Bags Across All UK Stores Thursday, May 21, 2026 lidl carrierbags environment recycling plasticbags supermarkets sustainability shopping uk paperbags Lidl has introduced a new cut-price paper carrier bag across all its UK stores, marking a significant change in its approach to shopping bags. Now available for just 15p, these paper bags are 25p cheaper than the … Read More
M&S Raises Free Delivery Threshold to £75, Sparking Shopper Backlash Thursday, May 21, 2026 m&s delivery fees shoppers backlash retail farming sustainability agriculture clickandcollect Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a significant change to its online delivery policy, increasing the minimum spend for free delivery from £60 to £75. This new rule, effective from May, applies to clothing, home, and … Read More