Councillors press for updates on the Marine Colliery site regeneration. Focus shifts to existing infrastructure and a potential operations center. Update Urged for Blaenau Gwent Colliery Regeneration Following Council Meeting At a council meeting on January 28th, they discussed property. Councillors will get more details in March. Wayne Hodgins asked about a new “Centre of…
Councillor Ken Andrew voices concerns over the West End’s exclusion from the bin hub program while other areas receive priority for tenement waste solutions. Councillor Disappointed West End Has Not Benefitted from Bin Hubs Yet Ken Andrew is a Hillhead councillor. He worries about bin hubs in his area. Hillhead has many tenement buildings, making…
A 14-flat plan for Newport was withdrawn following advice to reject it. Parking, waste access, and flood concerns led to its halt. Newport Flats Plan Pulled after Officer Suggests Rejection of 14 Unit Scheme Donnelly wanted to build flats. The location was a transport yard in Newport. It would have parking, cycle storage and a…
Erosion and flooding at Portchester expose waste from old landfill sites. The council plans action and seeks funding to mitigate potential hazards. Coastal Erosion Exposes Landfill Waste at Portchester Sites: Concerns Rise Hey friend, listen to this! People near Fareham are worried. Landfill waste is washing up along the shore. Metal, glass, and concrete are…
One in ten UK councils may cut bin collections, impacting almost five million people. Changes will affect collection schedules and recycling services. Fury as More Than 10% of UK Councils Could Slash Frequency of Bin Collections UK streets could get dirtier. One out of ten councils may cut bin collections. The Taxpayers’ Alliance analyzed town…
Flintshire moves to three-weekly bin collections in April to boost recycling to meet targets. Other councils nationwide consider similar changes. Flintshire Council Adjusts Bin Collection Schedule to Every Three Weeks Hey, guess what I just read? A bunch of councils are changing bin collections! It seems like one in ten councils consider cuts. They want…
A local resident shares frustrations about rubbish disposal and booking issues Letter: No Wonder People Are Dumping Their Rubbish on the Roadside Verwood: A local resident recently faced issues while trying to dispose of rubbish. They visited the Longham dump, but it was closed due to flooding. So, they tried the Somerley dump next. Unfortunately,…
Torridge District Council has started construction on a new Operational Services Centre, enhancing waste management and community resources. Council Breaks Ground on New Operational Services Centre in Torridge Torridge: The council has begun building a new Operational Services Centre. This centre will be the main hub for waste and recycling teams. It will provide office…
A petition reveals that thousands of tonnes of recycling are incinerated instead of being processed, raising concerns in Brighton. Thousands of Tonnes of Recycling Incinerated, Petition Claims in Brighton Brighton: Thousands of tonnes of recycling are being incinerated. A campaigner, Robert Jones-Mantle, shared this in a petition to the city council. He presented the petition…
Reading officials are addressing fly-tipping issues with new enforcement strategies and penalties Efforts to Combat Fly-Tipping in Reading Through Stricter Penalties Reading: Fly-tipping has become a big problem at bottle banks in Kensington Park. Photos show heaps of waste dumped there. It’s not just Kensington Park. A bottle bank in Erleigh Road was closed last…
Councillors warn that reducing hours at the recycling centre may lead to fly-tipping and congestion issues Fly-Tipping Expected to Increase if Waterdale Recycling Centre Hours Are Cut Three Rivers: Cllr Chris Mitchell, leader of the Green group, spoke at a meeting. He expressed concerns about proposed cuts to the Waterdale Recycling Centre’s hours. The plan…
A man received a community order for failing to clear illegal waste in Catterick Village, facing fines and a deadline for cleanup. Man Ordered to Complete Unpaid Work for Illegal Waste in Catterick Village Catterick Village: A man was sentenced for not clearing illegal waste. He got a 12-month community order and must complete 110…
Residents in the Cotswolds express frustration over ongoing missed bin collections, prompting apologies from council leaders. Concerns Rise Over Missed Bin Collections in the Cotswolds Amid Ongoing Issues Cotswold: The Cotswold District Council made changes to waste collection routes last year. They aimed to improve efficiency for 60% of households. Since the new routes started…
Essex councils team up with local agencies to combat fly tipping and promote responsible waste disposal. Essex Councils Join Forces to Eliminate Fly Tipping Issues Essex: Local councils are teaming up with Essex County Council and other agencies. They want to tackle fly tipping together. It’s a big problem in the area. Fly tipping means…
Dorset Council is gearing up for a new waste management center, but expect traffic delays with temporary lights until June New Dorset Tip: Temporary Traffic Lights Expected to Last Until June Blandford: So, there’s some big news about the new waste management center in Dorset. They’re starting prep work next week, and it’s going to…
Starting March 31, new recycling rules will require businesses in BCP to separate waste, making recycling easier and more efficient for everyone. New Recycling Rules Set to Launch in BCP at the End of March BCP: Big changes are coming for businesses in BCP starting March 31. If you have more than 10 full-time employees,…
Bristol City Council is considering a shift to collecting black bin waste every four weeks to boost recycling and cut costs Bristol City Council Aims to Be First in England for Four-Week Bin Collections Bristol: So, Bristol City Council is thinking about changing how often they pick up black bin waste. They might go from…
Conservative councillors in Norfolk are pushing to reconsider the county’s ban on incinerators, citing high waste disposal costs. Prospect of Norfolk Incinerator Revived by Conservative Councillors Norfolk: Some Conservative councillors are suggesting that the county should rethink its ban on incinerators. They argue that it’s costing over £20 million a year to send about 200,000…
Dudley Council is considering cutting pop-up waste tips to save money, raising concerns about potential increases in illegal dumping in the area Dudley Council Budget Plans Include Scrapping Pop-Up Waste Tips Dudley: The council’s budget plans for the next year are stirring up some worries. They’re looking to save £120,000 by getting rid of pop-up…
The Skelton Grange incinerator is now in its commissioning phase, set to generate renewable energy for over 100,000 homes New Waste Incinerator in Skelton Grange Enters Commissioning Phase Leeds: The new energy-from-waste plant at Skelton Grange is making strides as it enters the commissioning stage. This facility is set to process a whopping 410,000 tonnes…
