Devolution, Community Skips, and £50 Citizens Investment Fund: Dudley Lib Dems' Election Vision 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
Easter Bank Holiday Bin Collection Changes Could Result in £400 Fines for UK Households 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
Birmingham Bin Strike: Council Leader Calls for Urgent Talks with Unite Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham strike unite johncotton wastemanagement labourcouncil paydispute bincollections recycling negotiations Birmingham’s bin strike saga may be nearing a turning point as Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has extended an invitation to union Unite for urgent talks. The strike, driven by disputes over pay cuts reportedly … Read More
New Food Waste Bins Delivered to Thousands of Birmingham Homes Amid Ongoing Bin Strike Tuesday, March 10, 2026 birmingham recycling binstrike foodwaste wastemanagement councilbins renewableenergy environmental recyclingbins householdwaste Birmingham residents are all too familiar with the extended bin strike that has disrupted waste collection for over a year. Council tax has surged significantly, yet recycling services remain unused, leaving many to fend for … Read More
Birmingham City Council Wins High Court Injunction to Ban Bin Strike Protests Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham injunction strike bincollections protests unite depot highcourt disruption wastemanagement As Birmingham’s bin workers’ strike nears its one-year mark, the city council has obtained a High Court injunction banning protestors from blocking its waste depots and disrupting bin collections. The injunction, granted … Read More
Solihull Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Updates Thursday, January 1, 2026 solihull christmas newyear bincollection recycling wastemanagement council holiday gardenwaste festive As the festive season approaches, Solihull Council reminds residents of important changes to their bin collection schedule this Christmas and New Year period. With increased waste from wrapping paper, holiday food, drinks, … Read More