Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

Council news Trading Standards secures closure orders against two Wrexham retail premises - news.wrexham.gov.uk Wrexham Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Live Life Aberdeenshire funds £250,000 for communities - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Central Bedfordshire libraries launch 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: “Read to the Beat” The annual challenge celebrates the power of reading through a music-themed adventure. Tying in with the National Year of Reading 2026, Read to the Beat encourages children to explore books linked to music, creativity and the arts while developing a lifelong love of reading.   The free challenge invites children to read six books over the summer holidays, choosing from library books, e-boo… Central Bedfordshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Plymouth to explore joining Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Plymouth to explore joining Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority elinor.firth Date 13 July 2026 Date 13 July 2026 Plymouth is to explore greater influence over transport, skills and investment decisions, by agreeing to develop a proposal for the city to join the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority. The decision, which will be taken at Cabinet on 20 July 2026, does not commit the Co… Plymouth Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Rogue landscape gardener jailed for fraudulent trading across three counties - Dorset Council Dorset Council Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Job Search - Pembrokeshire County Council - jobs.pembrokeshire.gov.uk Pembrokeshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Caerphilly - Caerphilly County Borough Council Caerphilly Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Smoke from wildfires affecting air quality in some areas - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Have your say on the trial pedestrianisation of Camden High Street - Camden Council Camden Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Third annual AIM Job Fair helps young people connect with employers in Orpington Young people from across the borough met employers, training providers and education partners at the third annual Aspire, Inspire, Motivate (AIM) Job Fair in Orpington. Bromley Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Key housing needs statistics - Colchester City Council Colchester Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Cabinet to consider new Playing Pitch Strategy for Hull - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Family History for Beginners Workshop - Leeds Libraries Leeds Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news What’s Leeds GOTH to do with it? - Leeds Libraries Leeds Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Mansfield people invited to shape its future as £20 million Pride in Place programme gets underway People across Mansfield are being invited to play a central role in shaping the future of their communities as a major new regeneration programme moves into its next phase. Mansfield Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Adur Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, Worthing Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources Ref. No: JAW/001/26-27 Date of - Adur & Worthing Councils Adur Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Former Deputy Leader and Honorary Alderman of Plymouth passes away Former Deputy Leader and Honorary Alderman of Plymouth passes away elinor.firth Date 13 July 2026 Date 13 July 2026 Plymouth City Council is saddened to learn of the death of former councillor, Deputy Leader and Honorary Alderman of Plymouth, Peter Smith, who passed away on Monday 6 July 2026.  Alderman Smith dedicated much of his working life to public service and to representing&nbs… Plymouth Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Rare moth discovery highlights importance of Telford’s green spaces - Telford & Wrekin Council Telford and Wrekin Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Advice on correctly disposing of ‘sharps waste’ Residents are being urged to correctly dispose of ‘sharps waste’ after an increase in the amount going into household waste. West Northamptonshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Luci Duncalf Planning Services Denbighshire County Council DENBIGH LL16 3RJ Dear Luci PROPOSAL: Erection of extension and alter - Denbighshire County Council Denbighshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news North Prom free-to-use temporary loos open for the summer season Additional free-to-use temporary toilets have now been opened up for public to use in the Wonderland building on North Prom in Cleethorpes. The normal provision at Sea Road has been... North East Lincolnshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news New school uniform pop-up coming to Peterborough - Peterborough City Council Peterborough Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Planning Application: PLN/2026/0848 - be.milton-keynes.gov.uk Milton Keynes Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Saunders Cottage Astwith Lane Astwith Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 8AN - Bolsover District Council Bolsover Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news BLA/1973/3010 | To construct an extension at the rear (BLA 1073/30) | 49 Market Street South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2AB - Bolsover District Council Bolsover Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Replacement of existing Hercules statue over main doorway and on south elevation - Bolsover District Council Bolsover Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Council public consultation opens on main modifications to its Local Plan 2023-2040 - Horsham District Council Horsham Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Nene Valley Crematorium donates more than £5,000 to support local charity’s vital missions The Crematorium has kindly donated an amazing £5,667.00 to the local charity as part of their metal recycling scheme. North Northamptonshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Two storey extension to side, single to rear and conservatory to rear - Bolsover District Council Bolsover Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news INFORM/00288/13 Overgrown tree 83 Moor Lane Bolsover Chesterfield S44 6EP Comments - Bolsover District Council Bolsover Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Report road or pavement damage - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news New Dates Announced for Nuneaton & Bedworth Cultural Compact Workshops Following a series of successful workshops, Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery have added two more opportunities for residents to contribute to the Nuneaton & Bedworth Cultural Compact. Nuneaton and Bedworth Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Summer campaign returns for the love of the county - Northumberland County Council Northumberland Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Abbey Walk car park design heads into planning system The design for the new 81-space ground level car park at Abbey Walk has been submitted to planning. The demolition work on the former multi-storey car was completed in April,... North East Lincolnshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news New skills and opportunities with community learning New skills and opportunities with community learning charda Mon 13/07/2026 - 13:26 Check out the range of courses for adults on offer this autumn with Bracknell Forest’s community learning team. Launching on Monday 20 July, the new programme will let you try a selection of wellbeing and employability skills courses. They will be taking place at Bracknell Open Learning Centre . Courses include: … Bracknell Forest Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Longton to be celebrated in striking new mural The design for the city’s latest mural by well-known local artist Rob Fenton has been unveiled. Stoke-on-Trent Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Ashby cum Fenby Parish Council By-Election A by-election has been called for Ashby cum Fenby Parish Council. There are six vacant seats, and the by-election will be held on 6th August 2026. The Statement of Persons Nominated... North East Lincolnshire Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Catering Assistant – Aberaeron Comprehensive School - Ceredigion County Council Ceredigion Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news Pride in Place chair announced - Newcastle City Council Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 13 Jul 2026 Council news School's out, what's next? Free Roots event returns to inspire young people - Derby City Council Derby Council · 13 Jul 2026