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 Halifax Transport - Calderdale Museums Calderdale Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Cabinet agrees £400,000 improvement programme for local playgrounds - Rushmoor Borough Council Rushmoor Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Public invited to shape Beò! 2029 - the Inverness-Highland bid for UK City of Culture 2029 People across the Highlands are being invited to pledge their support and help tell the story of the region’s cultural identity as the Highlands prepares its bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. Highland Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Work begins on Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme Work has now started on the Whiston Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme, to help reduce the risk of flooding in Whiston and better protect homes, businesses and local roads. Rotherham Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Balancing Calderdale Council’s budget and ensuring value for money - Calderdale Council Calderdale Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Help to create safer pavements in Medway Residents are invited to have their say to help shape a new policy to improve safety and accessibility on pavements. Medway Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Cost of Living Help: Housing Grants and Help with Rent - Torridge District Council Torridge Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Census 2021 - Main language - data.leicester.gov.uk Leicester Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news 13. Planning Policy Contact Details - Cannock Chase Council Cannock Chase Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Statement on World Cup licensing hours this weekend Yesterday (Thursday, 2 July) the government announced that bars and pubs will be able to stay open until 5am on Monday, 6 July to allow fans to watch England v Mexico. Medway Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news SEND Annual Review Officer - Bradford Council Bradford Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news More than a game: football's role in one family's fostering journey A foster family from Heywood have opened up about how their love for football has helped to create the ultimate loving environment for the children in their care. Rochdale Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news A summer of activities and events for the whole family in North Northamptonshire Children, teens and families can look forward to a summer packed with a wide range of leisure activities. North Northamptonshire Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Loughborough welcomes Bloom judges for 2026 Loughborough looked its best for this year’s East Midlands in Bloom competition during a judges visit on Friday, 3 July 2026. The judges were given a tour which highlighted the town’s stunning green spaces, including Stonebow Washlands, Forest Road Greenbelt, Loughborough University and Queen’s Park. In addition, the judges visited a number of community sites looked after by volunteers. They he… Charnwood Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Dunblane - Site Options - Stirling Council Stirling Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news ASB Awareness Week: Joint action against antisocial behaviour Havering Council has joined Police and other partners on a day of action to crackdown on antisocial behaviour and crime in Romford town centre (Thursday 2 July 2026). Havering Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news New exhibition celebrates the communities that make Canterbury special - Canterbury City Council Canterbury Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Free Iron Age Day at the Museum of Chelmsford - Chelmsford City Life Chelmsford Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Lichfield shop closed after illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized A Lichfield shop has been closed for the second time this year after thousands of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products were discovered during a joint enforcement operation. Lichfield Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Council condemns further vandalism at Sutton Road Cemetery Southend-on-Sea City Council is working with Essex Police following a second incident of vandalism at Sutton Road Cemetery, which has seen gravestones damaged and chapel windows smashed. Southend-on-Sea Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Joint Local Plan Examination Hearings The second stage of public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan start next week. Vale of White Horse Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Joint Local Plan Examination Hearings The second stage of public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan start next week. South Oxfordshire Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Planning Portal - Public Access system provided by IDOX - Isle of Wight Council - publicaccess.iow.gov.uk Isle of Wight Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Victorian Washday at Salford Museum and Art Gallery - Salford City Council Salford Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Key milestone as Tobermory Campus plans move to public consultation Key milestone as Tobermory Campus plans move to public consultation butlerh Fri, 3 Jul 2026 - 13:34 4 June 2026 A statutory public consultation will seek views on relocating the current Tobermory 2-18 Campus to a new purpose-built 2-18 campus school building.  Councillors today approved plans to launch a statutory consultation in terms of the Schools  (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 201… Argyll and Bute Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Shop smarter: Brand new initiative boosts mayor’s charities Donating to the mayor’s charities is now just a click away thanks to an online shopping app – and it won’t cost you an extra penny. Rochdale Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Best food waste collection improvement in Kent - Swale Borough Council Swale Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news A new chapter for Thurnscoe Library as major refurbishment works begin Thurnscoe Library will close soon for refurbishment as part of Barnsley Council’s programme to modernise libraries across the borough.This work is part of the ongoing Libraries Refurbishment Programme to invest... Barnsley Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Young Person’s discounted bus fare scheme remains strong value as price update announced From 1 September, the cost of a single bus journey using a YP Card will change from £1 to £1.50. The scheme will still provide significantly discounted travel for young people, with fares remaining at half the national bus fare cap, which is currently £3. Since its launch in July 2024, the YP Card scheme has proved extremely successful, with more than 7,000 cards issued and ov… Central Bedfordshire Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Consultants appointed for next step in Borders Railway work We have completed the tendering process to appoint specialist consultants to support the first stage of business case work for the proposed extension of the Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle. The Scottish Borders Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Bin collections to start earlier due to hot weather Bin collections to start earlier due to hot weather gavin.midgley Date 03 July 2026 Date 03 July 2026 With temperatures set to rise once again, we are asking residents to please place their bins out the night before they’re due for collection, as our crews will be starting their rounds earlier to try and beat the heat. We hope that this means that all rounds will be completed on their scheduled… North Hertfordshire Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Traffic Update – Eastwood Utility Works We know many residents and motorists are experiencing significant delays in and around Eastwood, and we completely understand how frustrating this has been. Southend-on-Sea Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Reach for Relaxation in Redditch Residents are being invited to take a moment to slow down, get active and enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi through a series of sessions taking place in the borough. Continue reading Redditch Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Redditch Borough Council to honour FTD brothers as Freemen of the Borough Redditch Borough Council has agreed to start the process for the honorary title of Freemen of the Borough to be awarded to two local brothers in recognition of their exceptional achievements Continue reading Redditch Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news 1,800 primary school leavers educated on safety topics 1,800 primary school leavers educated on safety topics Holly.Mulhern Fri 03/07/2026 3:33pm The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Junior Citizenship Programme has taught 1,800 local children about road safety, hate crime, first aid and the dangers of grooming and exploitation.   Over two weeks, 1,800 children in Year 6 across 45 Greenwich schools attended safety workshops on a range of impo… Greenwich Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news For Lease - Unit 4 Whin Park Industrial Estate, Cockenzie. Closing Date Friday 3rd of July @1pm - East Lothian Council East Lothian Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Young Person’s discounted bus fare scheme remains strong value as price update announced Young Person’s discounted bus fare scheme remains strong value as price update announced Anonymous (not verified) Fri 03/07/2026 1:17pm 3 July 2026 Public transport Residents across Central Bedfordshire are being reminded that the popular Young Person’s (YP) Card scheme will continue to offer excellent value for money, despite a fare increase coming into effect. From 1 September, the cost of a … Central Bedfordshire Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Bridge removal marks early stage of Slow the Flow flood management work at Etonbury Woods Bridge removal marks early stage of Slow the Flow flood management work at Etonbury Woods Anonymous (not verified) Fri 03/07/2026 10:46am 3 July 2026 Flooding Action to tackle flooding in the Pix Brook catchment has begun at Etonbury Woods, with the removal of a disused footbridge marking the first visible step in a wider ‘Slow the Flow’ programme of work. We are working in partnership with Her… Central Bedfordshire Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Council welcomes support for hospitality businesses for England v Mexico game Warwick District Council is delighted to see that the Government has implemented emergency legislation to ensure that pubs can open for the England vs Mexico match. Warwick Council · 3 Jul 2026 Council news Residents invited to lead Medway’s Pride in Place boards Applications are now open for three independent chairs to lead Medway’s Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards. Medway Council · 3 Jul 2026