Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.

Council news You are invited to our Winter Warm Ups - Horsham District Council Horsham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Family fun at Horsham Museum - Horsham District Council Horsham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Working together to support our communities - Horsham District Council Horsham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Summertime Streets changes return With the summer festivals season just around the corner, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our city centre streets operate between Sunday 19 July and Monday 7 September 2026. City of Edinburgh Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Lord Hardy Court rated ‘Good’ following inspection by the Care Quality Commission A Rotherham Council-run care home has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission following its latest inspection. Rotherham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Hafod Landfill update: odour monitoring and work on-site continues - news.wrexham.gov.uk Wrexham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Businesses invited to celebrate 11 years of support at Maidstone’s Business Terrace - Maidstone Borough Council Maidstone Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Tewkesbury Garden Communities: A new company to help shape high-quality, environment-led growth Tewkesbury Borough Council has confirmed plans to establish a company, fully owned by the council – marking the first formal step towards creating a locally led development corporation that will... Source Tewkesbury Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Councillors to consider investment proposals for former Debenhams redevelopment The Council's Cabinet and Full Council will next week consider proposals for the redevelopment of the former Debenhams building in Lichfield city centre. Lichfield Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Southend-on-Sea City Council launches network to improve services Southend-on-Sea City Council has officially launched a new digital network on lampposts to help improve water usage. Southend-on-Sea Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news New grants of up to £10,000 available to help businesses grow and create jobs Businesses could benefit from a new grant programme designed to support growth, create jobs and encourage investment across the borough. Oldham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Agenda for Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday, 8th March, 2027, 4.00 pm - Cotswold District Council Cotswold Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Agenda for Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxis, Private Hire, and Street Trading Consent Matters) on Thursday, 28th January, 2027, 2.00 pm - Cotswold District Council Cotswold Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news West Northamptonshire libraries launch Summer Reading Challenge for 2026 Children and families are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge Read to the Beat. West Northamptonshire Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Residents invited to help shape Redditch’s new Local Plan People across Redditch are being invited to have their say on the early stages of a new Local Plan for the borough. Continue reading Redditch Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Community organisations given free support thanks to our Match My Project platform Community organisations given free support thanks to our Match My Project platform Khadija.Taboada Mon 06/07/2026 10:39am Community organisations across Royal Greenwich are benefiting from new funding, donated materials and professional expertise thanks to council’s Match My Project platform.  The initiative, launched by the Royal Borough o… Greenwich Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Agenda for Planning and Licensing Committee on Wednesday, 9th December, 2026, 2.00 pm - Cotswold District Council Cotswold Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Agenda for Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxis, Private Hire, and Street Trading Consent Matters) on Thursday, 26th November, 2026, 2.00 pm - Cotswold District Council Cotswold Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Brokerage Officer - Accommodation Based in 222 Upper Street - Islington Council Islington Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Members' Code of Conduct Complaint – Decision Notice Published Following a hearing of the Council's Determination Sub-Committee held on 1 July 2026, a complaint(s) made under the Members' Code of Conduct concerning Councillor Michael H Charlesworth has been determined. Oadby and Wigston Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Only in Maidstone, the centuries old tradition you won’t find anywhere else in Britain - Maidstone Borough Council Maidstone Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Council seeks public’s help in shaping future bus stop improvements - Travel Hull Kingston upon Hull Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Birmingham City Council invests in extending museum opening hours Birmingham museum opening hours are being extended – particularly at weekends - from July until March 2027, following nearly £300,000 additional funding by Birmingham City Council. Birmingham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news £115,000 in grant funding now open for community projects across West Norfolk Community organisations across West Norfolk are being encouraged to apply for a new round of grant funding, with £115,000 now available from today, 6 July. Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Proposed New Tenancy Agreement Consultation - Ashford Borough Council Ashford Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Council presses government for action on Wealden’s water supply concerns The letter, sent by the Leader of Wealden District Council, Councillor Rachel Millward, and the council’s Portfolio Holder for Planning and Environment, Councillor Ian Tysh, to ministers at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), highlights growing concern that critical water supply infrastructure […] Wealden Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Applications now open for the Community Climate and Nature Fund Applications are now open for Warwick District Council’s Community Climate and Nature Fund, with funding available up to £10,000 for projects that will create a greener and more resilient district. Warwick Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Service Listings | Middlesbrough - fis.middlesbrough.gov.uk Middlesbrough Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Councillors, pupils, staff, and Construction partners meet to mark progress of new Hawick High School The newly appointed Head Team of Hawick High School joined Headteacher, staff, local councillors and construction partners on 26 June, to mark the start of superstructure works on the new high school. The Scottish Borders Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Dacorum National Trust Association (DNTA) - monthly speaker meeting - Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Events Listing - Dacorum Borough Council Dacorum Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Bumper line-up unveiled for 2026 Middlesbrough Mela - middlesbrough.gov.uk Middlesbrough Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Pain Management: the Ayurveda Way (online) Pain Management: the Ayurveda Way (online) Gang Han Mon, 06/07/2026 - 11:30 Online holistic approach to manage chronic pain Location: City of Westminster Archives Centre 10 St Ann's Street London SW1P 2DE United Kingdom Next event date and time: Starts on Monday, 20 July 2026 at 6:00pm Ends on Monday, 20 July 2026 at 7:15pm How to book: Book your slot via Eventbrite . An introductory workshop o… Westminster Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Rattling Rainsticks - Boscombe Library - fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Careers, training and jobs fair opens doors for West Lindsey residents - Big Blue Door West Lindsey Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Mayor honours five retiring headteachers for decades of dedication to Oldham’s children Five inspirational headteachers who have dedicated decades of their lives to educating and supporting Oldham’s children have been honoured by the new Mayor of Oldham at a special civic reception. Oldham Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Summer holiday club places available for Bromley children and young people Families in Bromley can now book places on a wide range of fun and enriching holiday activities taking place this summer through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Bromley Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news North Warwickshire Borough Council Launches New Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Collection Services A new weekly Food Waste Collection Service for households across North Warwickshire from 6 July 2026, ensuring food waste can be recycled and transformed into renewable energy and fertiliser. North Warwickshire Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Summer Cinema draws crowds to Queen’s Park for a day of family entertainment Hundreds of people enjoyed a day of free family entertainment as Summer Cinema returned to Queen’s Park in Loughborough on Sunday, July 5. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council, the popular event featured free outdoor screenings of classic films Wall-E, The Lion King (1994) and Dirty Dancing, alongside live entertainment, face painting, giant games, fun rides and a range of food and drink stal… Charnwood Council · 6 Jul 2026 Council news Construction of Major Extension at F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio Well Underway Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, alongside local elected representatives, visited the F.E. McWilliam Gallery & Studio for a special site visit, marking a key milestone in the ongoing construction works. The visit offered an opportunity to gain insight into the transformative impact this major expansion will have on the wider community, […] Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council · 6 Jul 2026