Recycling news: 2026

Council news Westminster Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster at historic Civic Service Westminster Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster at historic Civic Service Tiffany Yip Mon, 29/06/2026 - 16:24 The Lord Mayor’s Civic Service, one of the most important events in Westminster City Council’s calendar, took place at the Westminster Abbey on Sunday. A tradition dating back to 1935, the service marks the appointment of the city’s new Lord Mayor. Attended by residents, commun… Westminster Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Council Leader responds to Care Quality Commission "requires improvement" rating on Havering Adults’ Services The new Leader of Havering Council has spoken out after Havering Adults’ Services received a ‘requires improvement’ rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Havering Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Heard of local government reorganisation? How does it work? Local government reorganisation (LGR) 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 sustainable. Vale of White Horse Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Heard of local government reorganisation? How does it work? Local government reorganisation (LGR) 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 sustainable. South Oxfordshire Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news City Executive discuss Rougier Route bus priority trial Updated proposals for the Rougier Route bus priority trial will be considered at a meeting of the council’s Executive next week (7 July). York Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news From Lockdown Hobby to Thriving Highland Business What began as a way to stay creative during lockdown has grown into a successful and expanding business for Invergordon-based entrepreneur Emma Wood. Highland Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Heritage strategy - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Nominate a property - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Residents at the Heart of Birmingham’s Expanding Waste Pilot Following a successful food waste pilot, Birmingham City Council will be starting a larger waste improvement pilot on Tuesday 30 June, in North Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield. Birmingham Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Planning consultations - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news How to be a councillor sessions As part of the Be A Councillor Campaign, we will host two drop in events in July. Slough Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Mercury Land Holding Homes at Roe Wood Park fully let Properties developed and managed by Mercury Land Holdings at Roe Wood Park in Harold Hill have now been fully let, marking an important milestone for the development. Havering Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Bromsgrove Notice of Intention to Commence Local Plan Preparation - Bromsgrove District Council Bromsgrove Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Public invited to view plans for new Tornagrain primary school Plans for a new primary school and early learning and childcare facility at Tornagrain will go on public display this week. Highland Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Proposals to renew dog control order Consultation about a renewal of the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog controls, in support of responsible dog ownership, is underway. Bromley Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Ancient rituals and cutting-edge technology collide at the Docking Station topping out ceremony Dignitaries and key partners in the Docking Station project, joined the ceremonial topping-out ceremony for the new creative production studio due to open in in Chatham in early 2027. Medway Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Pupils recognised in Month of the Military Child competition Two outstanding pupils have been recognised for their creative talents and thoughtful reflections on life in an Armed Forces family. The Scottish Borders Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Listed buildings - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Highlight hosts charity’s latest life-saving defibrillator An award-winning charity’s mission to create a town-wide network of life-saving community defibrillators has received a major boost with the unveiling of its 87th unit in Hartlepool. Hartlepool Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Carl Holland confirmed as Assistant Director of Finance for West Norfolk The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has appointed Carl Holland on a permanent basis as Assistant Director of Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer. Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Assets of community value - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Planning guidance - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Camber Sands Welcome Centre wins top engineering award Camber Sands Welcome Centre has been recognised with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Award for Best Infrastructure Project – Small (under £5m). The award celebrates the outstanding transformation of a former toilet and staffing block within Camber’s Central Car Park into a modern, multi-purpose facility designed for visitors and the local community. The Welcome … Continued Rother Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Demolition completed at key Northampton town centre regeneration site The demolition of several prominent buildings in Northampton town centre has been completed. West Northamptonshire Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Cabinet Highlights – Monday 15 June Budget Outturn 2025/26, Revenue and Capital Monitoring and Flexible Capital Receipts Policy Cabinet considered a report setting out the Council’s financial performance for 2025/26, including the draft revenue and capital position, updates to the capital programme, and a refreshed Flexible Capital Receipts Policy. The draft revenue outturn shows an overall deficit of £1.355 million, compared … C… Rother Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Report a dangerous structure - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Conservation areas - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Emerging Bromsgrove District Local Plan - Latest News - Bromsgrove District Council Bromsgrove Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Natural environment and biodiversity - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Council Leader backs life-saving bleed kit initiative launch in Midlothian Council Leader Kelly Parry has commended a life-saving initiative & praised Food Facts Friends, Penicuik for becoming the first premises in the county to stock a BleedSave First Aid Bleed Control kit Midlothian Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Dover's Western Heights - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards 2026 open for nominations Nominations are now open for this year’s Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards. Braintree Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Street naming and numbering - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Neighbourhood planning - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Heritage - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Search for a planning application - Dover District Council Dover Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Have your say on final draft of Hunstanton Masterplan The Hunstanton community can now have their say on the final draft of a regeneration vision for the seaside town, supporting regeneration, investment and opportunity in the area over the next 20 years Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news The Council announces its intention to prepare a new Local Plan Runnymede Borough Council has announced it will begin preparing a new Local Plan to guide future development across the borough into the 2040s. Runnymede Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Fresh grant funding available to power community impact across West Northants Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations are being invited to apply for new grant funding of up to £15,000. West Northamptonshire Council · 29 Jun 2026 Council news Housing Online - Stroud District Council Stroud Council · 29 Jun 2026