Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.

Council news Newcastle-under-Lyme Local Plan A joint statement issued by Council Leader Jonathan Gullis and Deputy Leader Graham Shaw regarding the Local Plan. Newcastle-under-Lyme Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Key decisions on tunnels for Shetland Plans for fixed links have taken a major step forward. Shetland Islands Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news More locations to offer data support Coventry residents can now access data support from more locations across the city. Coventry Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news No Short-Term Let Control Areas for Moray - Moray Council Moray Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Residents invited to shape the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire We have launched a consultation on our draft Local Transport Plan, setting out a long-term vision for an easier, safer and greener transport system that works for everyone. The plan is aspirational, helping the Council secure funding and support wider change. It includes actions the Council can deliver directly, alongside others that will depend on securing additional funding. A wide range of d… Central Bedfordshire Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news We’re proud of Blackthorn The Council is working with Veolia to try and tackle fly-tipping problems in Northampton's Blackthorn area West Northamptonshire Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Fylde Council Submits Further Representations on Offshore Wind Transmission Assets Fylde Council has submitted further representations to the Secretary of State regarding the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets Development Consent Order (DCO), having reviewed all documents submitted since the examination closed on Friday 19 June. The Council’s representations maintain that the applicants have “failed to meaningfully engage with the Council” throughout… Fylde Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Project: Dog Control - Public Spaces Protection Order 2026 - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Leeds City Council Parking Payments - Leeds.gov Leeds Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Girls Cycling Programme at Portobello High School gets the green light Portobello High School has launched its new Girls Cycling Programme, bringing together more than 70 young women from across the school community. City of Edinburgh Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Boosting biodiversity across Lewes district - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils Eastbourne Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Domestic Assistant – Hafan Deg Residential Care Home - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Bolton trading standards wins national award for tackling crime and protecting residents Bolton Council’s trading standards team has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its work tackling intellectual property (IP) and product safety crime. Bolton Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Appendix 1 Worcester Footpath WR-678 (shown in red) - Worcester City Council Worcester Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Food waste collection points to support commercial services at Bedford River Festival Food waste collection points to support commercial services at Bedford River Festival ben.woodfine@b… Tue, 30/06/2026 - 11:29 30 June 2026 Image Bedford Borough Council is reminding traders, caterers and other commercial services taking part in this year’s Bedford River Festival that commercial food waste collection points will be available on site in Russell Park, helping businesses dispose of… Bedford Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Woolwich Foot Tunnel to undergo major lift maintenance Woolwich Foot Tunnel to undergo major lift maintenance Matt.Cowdock Tue 30/06/2026 10:42am Works on the Woolwich Foot Tunnel, a Grade II listed landmark in the heart of our borough, will begin imminently, ensuring a reliable step-free crossing in Woolwich. The tunnel, which is over 100 years old, will undergo repairs to its North Lift until Autumn 2026 before works on the South Lift c… Greenwich Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Lists of Community Asset Transfer requests - Renfrewshire Council Renfrewshire Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news New exhibition at Orkney Museum explores Orkney’s links to transatlantic slavery - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news July Holiday Arrangements Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news HMIE publishes inspection report for Lunnasting Primary School and Nursery Class The inspection report for Lunnasting Primary School and Nursery Class has been published today by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE). Shetland Islands Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Active and sustainable travel - Shropshire Council Shropshire Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Local volunteers take part in Chelmsford’s Big River Clean Up - Chelmsford City Life Chelmsford Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Support and advice for families during York Talk Money Fortnight Families in York can get lots of information, advice and support on how to make their money go further this summer, during York Talk Money Fortnight. York Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns with free music, family fun and activities for all Barnsley town centre is set to come alive this summer as Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns with an exciting programme of free entertainment for all ages.Taking place over two action-packed days... Barnsley Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Have you say on how Lancashire manages its waste in future Residents in Wyre are being asked for their views as Lancashire’s waste partnership draws up a new 10-year strategy for how rubbish and recycling will be managed from 2026 to 2036. Wyre Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Councils move forward with renewed process to secure future of Gloucestershire Airport - cheltenham.gov.uk Cheltenham Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Brockwell Lido - Active Lambeth Lambeth Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Heard of local government reorganisation? How does it work? Local government reorganisation might sound complicated, but at its heart, it’s simply about redesigning how councils work so services are easier to access, more efficient and more financially stable. Cherwell Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Nelson town centre transformation progressing ahead of schedule Work to transform key routes in Nelson town centre is progressing ahead of schedule and is now expected to be completed by October. Pendle Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Councillors to hear that tenants say housing service is improving Tenants living in the 10,383 homes owned by Swindon Borough Council are reporting improving satisfaction with housing services. Swindon Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Field Plant Engineer - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Planning Policy in Hyndburn Planning policies shape how the Borough will develop in the future and are produced as part of a Local Plan for the Borough. They provide the policy framework for the long-term development […] Hyndburn Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Views sought on Park and Ride options for longer-distance travel from Inverness Could a Park and Ride at Inverness support longer-distance journeys? Highland Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news A special visitor to Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery’s highly successful Market to Market exhibition Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery was pleased to welcome Paul Gough, Nuneaton and Bedworth’s Town Crier to its markets’ exhibition. Nuneaton and Bedworth Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Templeborough business zone work underway Work to develop a new business zone alongside a food and drink offer at an iconic tourist attraction in Rotherham is underway. Rotherham Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Sheffield leads the UK with new pickleball courts in city parks - Sheffield City Council Sheffield Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Private Hire Operator Licence Private Hire Operator Licence danielle.ward Tue, 30/06/2026 - 10:03 For the safety and protection of the public, private hire operators in Rochford must have a licence issued by us. The licence permits you to advertise and accept bookings for private hire work. If you intend to take bookings from an operating base outside Rochford, you must apply for an operator's licence from the appropriate l… Rochford Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Still time to nominate your 2026 Charnwood Community Heroes Residents throughout Charnwood are being reminded to thank those that continue to go above and beyond in the borough. Charnwood Community Heroes recognises those in the local community who have carried out a good deed – no matter how small or large. If you would like to nominate individuals or businesses that make a big difference, the deadline is Friday, 31 July 2026. An awards ceremony will t… Charnwood Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Fylde Residents Invited to Shape the Future of Waste and Recycling Across Lancashire Fylde Council is encouraging residents to make their voices heard in a major public consultation on a new waste strategy that will shape how rubbish and recycling is collected and managed across Lancashire for the next decade. The Lancashire Waste Partnership’s draft strategy, ‘A Low Waste Lancashire 2026 to 2036’, sets out an ambitious vision […] Fylde Council · 30 Jun 2026 Council news Arts Takeover 2026 is bringing the feel-good factor to Redhill We are excited to reveal the line-up for this year’s Arts Takeover, which promises to entertain, inspire and surprise visitors to Redhill between 5 and 12 September. Reigate and Banstead Council · 30 Jun 2026