Recycling news: 2026
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.
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Lord Provost: We stand together with all of our communities
Following a series of incidents across Edinburgh on 19 June, the Capital’s Lord Provost has called for the city to unite against hatred.
City of Edinburgh Council · 26 Jun 2026
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York Council marks Armed Forces Day
We're joining communities across the UK to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, recognising the vital contribution of serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets and their families.
York Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Sytch Lane Cemetery - Bug Hunt & Rock Painting
Sytch Lane Cemetery - Bug Hunt & Rock Painting Rebecca Morgan Fri, 06/26/2026 - 13:44 Image Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm Looking for a FREE family-friendly activity this summer? Join us and Forest of Mercia CIC at our bug hunt and rock painting events at Sytch Lane Cemetery in Wombourne. Wednesday, 29th July from 10am until midday. Explore some of the cemetery gro…
South Staffordshire Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Oak Hill Crematorium donate £17,000 to Hearts for Herts
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Oak Hill Crematorium have donated £17,000 to Hearts for Herts, a local charity dedicated to saving lives through education and access to lifesaving equipment.
Welwyn Hatfield Council · 26 Jun 2026
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The County Council of Durham Temporary Road Traffic Regulation Order - Durham County Council
County Durham Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Local Arts champion to help lead regeneration of Smallbridge, Hurstead and Belfield
A £20 million initiative to boost regeneration across Smallbridge, Hurstead and Belfield has taken a step forward with a board and chair now in place to oversee the project.
Rochdale Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Next phase of £1.9 million Longton Town Centre Improvement Scheme underway
Work has started on transforming Times Square in Longton town centre as part of a major regeneration project led by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Stoke-on-Trent Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Take a Stand Against Anti-Social Behaviour
Next week is Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (29 June – 5 July) and Redditch Borough Council are encouraging residents to take a stand against the negative effects of ASB. Continue reading
Redditch Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Pride of Yorkshire trail roars into Barnsley
Barnsley has joined the roar as part of Pride of Yorkshire, a free sculpture trail celebrating 150 years of Sheffield Children’s Hospital.Running until Sunday 6 September, 20 life-sized lion and...
Barnsley Council · 26 Jun 2026
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North Northamptonshire children encouraged to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge 2026 Read to the Beat
North Northamptonshire Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Lamby Way Recycling Centre - Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Award-winning youth space returns to Lincoln for a third summer – as The Zone and new Zone Go bring free creativity across the city
After growing from a Lincoln pilot into a nationally touring model, The Zone returns home this summer bigger than ever.
City of Lincoln Council · 26 Jun 2026
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One year since Chalkwell Park Tree incident
Councillor Daniel Cowan laid flowers at Chalkwell Park in memory of Leonna Ruka.
Southend-on-Sea Council · 26 Jun 2026
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New Hanley community growing space to bring people and nature together
An ambitious new community project, which is set to breathe new life into a vacant site in Hanley, will be officially launching today (Friday 26 June) from 2pm-5pm.
Stoke-on-Trent Council · 26 Jun 2026
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New solar panels installed at Brookvale Depot to support a greener Gravesham
Another step towards to a greener future with the installation of new solar panels at its Brookvale Depot.
Gravesham Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Council responds to Government decision to pursue extension of Crowborough Army Training Camp use
The council has consistently raised concerns about the way decisions are communicated by the Home Office. A lack of timely information, meaningful early engagement and transparency is unacceptable and continues to make it harder for local communities and partners to plan for and manage the impact of these decisions. The council has fully explored its legal […]
Wealden Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Adult Social Care support at the right time, from the right team
A new self-referral solution for adult social care is being introduced to make it easier for residents to receive the right support, at the right time, from the right team.
Hounslow Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Katie O’Brien’s Now Open at The Glass Works in Barnsley
Katie O’Brien’s Irish Tavern is now open at The Glass Works, bringing a lively new addition to Barnsley’s growing leisure and hospitality offer.The new venue has transformed the former TGI...
Barnsley Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Vale Cabinet to consider support package for local pubs and rural businesses
A one-off business rates top-up could help ease the financial pressures facing some of the much-loved local businesses at the heart of our communities.
Vale of White Horse Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Home Office announces plans for new asylum housing centre near Bicester
Cherwell District Council was informed by the Home Office yesterday afternoon of its intention to open a new temporary housing centre for asylum-seekers at a Ministry of Defence site near Bicester.
Cherwell Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Winners announced in Mansfield poetry competition
Three talented local poets received prizes last night after being named as the winners of ‘The Writing on the Wall’ poetry competition in Mansfield.
Mansfield Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Doctors' bay parking permits terms and conditions
Doctors' bay parking permits terms and conditions Doctors' bay parking permits terms and conditions Doctors' bay parking permits terms and conditions You must be able to prove you are a doctor at the surgery address on your application form. If there is off-street parking available or allocated to you at the address on your application, you cannot apply for a doctor's bay parking permit. You mu…
Brighton and Hove Council · 26 Jun 2026
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5 things to know about the Renters Right's Act
The renters right act came into effect in May 2026.
Coventry Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Water safety assemblies delivered to Chelmsford primary schools - Chelmsford City Life
Chelmsford Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Dispensation parking permit terms and conditions
Dispensation parking permit terms and conditions Dispensation parking permit terms and conditions Terms and conditions for dispensation parking permits The permit is only valid as shown. You must place your permit on or behind the windscreen of your vehicle so it is clearly visible from outside. The dispensation is to park on single or double yellow lines except where loading restrictions …
Brighton and Hove Council · 26 Jun 2026
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£1.5m set to be allocated to improve pride in Mansfield
Mansfield community groups and projects are set to receive nearly £1.5m in funding to help boost pride in the district, following application to the government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund.
Mansfield Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Oldham’s young people offered work experience boost through Grand Départ GB
Young people aged 18 to 25 from Oldham are being encouraged to take up the opportunity to gain real work experience by volunteering at one of the world's greatest sporting events.
Oldham Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Family favourites and festive fun in Cornerstone’s biggest autumn/winter season yet
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot launches its biggest and best autumn/winter season yet, bringing an exciting mix of family entertainment, theatre, comedy, live music and festive favourites to Didcot – good news for all its hundreds of new members.
South Oxfordshire Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Call for Green-Fingered Volunteers
Residents who enjoy gardening are invited to drop in to a volunteer taster session in the rose garden at Manor Gardens in Bexhill’s Old Town between 10am and 1pm on Monday 29th June. You’ll help with weeding, edging and dead-heading, and find out about future volunteering opportunities in the gardens. Some tools are provided, but … Continued
Rother Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Cleaner air and safer journeys for children as Birmingham marks Clean Air Day
As Birmingham marks Clean Air Day on 18 June, school students throughout the city are taking part in activities designed to show how everyday choices can improve air quality and create safer streets.
Birmingham Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Record number of free trees available in ‘Your Tree Our Future’ 2026 scheme
Record number of free trees available in ‘Your Tree Our Future’ 2026 scheme gavin.midgley Date 26 June 2026 Date 26 June 2026 Hertfordshire residents are once again being invited to play their part in tackling climate change, as the popular scheme returns, offering at least 100,000 free trees as part of ‘Your Tree Our Future’ – the most trees that we’ve made available to date. Delivered in part…
North Hertfordshire Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Joint inspections crackdown on illegal HMOs
Coventry City Council’s Safer Housing and Communities team, along with partners, have carried out a series of targeted enforcement visits across the city.
Coventry Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Derby Council · 26 Jun 2026
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High-Viz Heroes Day arrives as Veolia & Watford Council take a stand against frontline worker abuse
Veolia, Watford Council’s environmental services provider, is marking its first High-Viz Heroes Day on 26 June to recognise and thank the essential workers who keep communities running smoothly.
Watford Council · 26 Jun 2026
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North Northamptonshire residents star in inspiring national ‘We Are Undefeatable’ campaign
Local residents and our leisure colleagues feature in a national campaign that supports people living with long term health conditions to get active
North Northamptonshire Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Planning application: 26/00486/DOC - Worcester City Council
Worcester Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Inspirational all girl team make it a first for Midlothian
Congratulations to Lasswade S3 and S4 pupils for successfully completing the first course of its kind in Midlothian to help equip young people with valuable employability and life skills.
Midlothian Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Three residents supported into employment through localised wellbeing programme
Rossendale Works continues to support residents through tailored health, physical activity and wellbeing support.
Rossendale Council · 26 Jun 2026
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From the Leader – Friday, June 26
Our beaches have been packed with people enjoying the sunshine and my thanks goes to our amazing coastal team who work throughout the year to coordinate a successful and safe summer season in Rother. I can’t overstate the effort made by our team and the many partner agencies, including the wonder RNLI, in ensuring everything … Continued
Rother Council · 26 Jun 2026
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Works planned to futureproof roads in North Northants
The council have planned works for July and August.
North Northamptonshire Council · 26 Jun 2026