Recycling news: 2026
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Print childcare provider - Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Calling routine and manual workers! Earn up to £90 to stay smokefree
Are you a routine and manual worker? Join our financial incentive scheme and earn up to £90 for staying smokefree. Residents working in routine and manual jobs have some of...
North East Lincolnshire Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Council areas reshaped through Local Government Reorganisation - Big Blue Door
North Kesteven Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government outlines plans for new councils in Lancashire
The Government has announced its minded to decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire, subject to Parliamentary approval.
Rossendale Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Job profile - bridgend.gov.uk
Bridgend Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government delays decision on new councils for West Sussex - Horsham District Council
Horsham Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Children’s summer activities in Dudley borough - Dudley Council News
Dudley Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Award-winning parks continue to fly the flag
Award-winning parks and green spaces across West Northamptonshire are celebrating another year of success after retaining a nationally recognised accreditation.
West Northamptonshire Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Partnership work to drive forward transformational Borough Strategy - Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Tameside Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Cabinet approves substantial funding for Salisbury Cultural Quarter and Playhouse renewal project - Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Residents’ voices heard as Government shelves ‘mega council’ plans in North Lincolnshire
More than 12,000 residents who spoke up about the future of North Lincolnshire have had their voices heard as the…
North Lincolnshire Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Local Government Reorganisation decision announced - Torbay Council
Torbay Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government announce new unitary councils for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
The Government has announced its decision on local government reorganisation for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Harborough Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Request a repair to your council home - Woking Borough Council
Woking Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government confirms North-South future for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
The city council has welcomed the Government's decision to support a North-South model for local government reorganisation across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Stoke-on-Trent Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government Announces Local Government Reorganisation Decision for Lancashire - Preston City Council
Preston Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government Announces Local Government Reorganisation Decision for Lancashire - Preston City Council
Preston Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Statement - Reducing capacity at Abertillery Learning Community - Blaenau Gwent CBC
Blaenau Gwent Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Kent and Medway to be served by four completely new councils from April 2028 - Maidstone Borough Council
Maidstone Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Leader issues statement after decision on local government reorganisation
The Government has announced its decision on local government reorganisation for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Three proposals to reorganise the existing 10 councils were put forward and considered by Government. Government has confirmed that from April 2028 there will be two unitary councils to deliver all services to residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Those councils …
Oadby and Wigston Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Free car seat safety clinic coming to Orkney - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Embracing inclusivity and accessibility at this year’s Bedford River Festival
Embracing inclusivity and accessibility at this year’s Bedford River Festival Girlie.Garduce… Thu, 16/07/2026 - 09:39 16 July 2026 Image Bedford River Festival always has something for everyone – and families of children and young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) can enjoy the best of what Bedford has to offer by visiting the SEND Area. The outdoor two-day extravag…
Bedford Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Support expanded to help hundreds more families with school uniform costs
Support expanded to help hundreds more families with school uniform costs Khadija.Taboada Thu 16/07/2026 8:53am Hundreds more families across the Royal Borough of Greenwich will benefit from extra financial help, after Cabinet agreed to expand its School Uniform Grant last night (Wednesday 15 July). For the first time, eligible families with children in academy schools will be able to app…
Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028
It's been announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation.
Cherwell Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Future of Worcestershire’s councils decided
The Government has today confirmed plans for the future of local councils in Worcestershire. Continue reading
Redditch Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Young creatives kick off Cultural Impact Award programme with new Culture Manifesto for Royal Greenwich
Young creatives kick off Cultural Impact Award programme with new Culture Manifesto for Royal Greenwich Katie.Langford… Thu 16/07/2026 4:12pm Come and join us in Woolwich to celebrate the launch of a new Culture Manifesto created by 26 young people from across the borough. Their manifesto will set out their aspirations and hopes for the future of culture …
Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Statement on the fire in Edge Hill, Woolwich
Statement on the fire in Edge Hill, Woolwich Ilaria.Vignolo Thu 16/07/2026 2:31pm Cllr Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: "A fire on Edge Hill in the early hours of the morning on Thursday 15 July was swiftly bought under control by the London Fire Brigade. Our priority has been the safety and welfare of those affec…
Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026
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No decision yet on Local Government Reorganisation for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough - Peterborough City Council
Peterborough Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Local government reorganisation decision announcement - Broxtowe
Broxtowe Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government announces four unitary authorities in Hertfordshire - Stevenage Borough Council
Stevenage Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Kent and Medway to be served by four unitary councils from 1 April 2028
In a statement to Parliament earlier today (Thursday 16 July 2026), the Secretary of State has announced that Kent and Medway will be served by four unitary councils from 1 April 2028. This is the biggest change in local authority structures in Kent and elsewhere in England in 50 years. The government is replacing Kent […]
Thanet Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Ignite!
Ignite! Anonymous (not verified) Thu 16/07/2026 12:50pm Friday 24 July 2026 at 4.00pm to 6.00pm Designed by two young emerging producers, this exciting outdoor event will bring together residents and creatives for an afternoon of live music, performances and the opportunity to contribute to a public art installation created by and for Greenwich residents. The event will showcase some of th…
Greenwich Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028
The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).
South Oxfordshire Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028
The government has today (16 July) announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).
Vale of White Horse Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Local government reorganisation decision announcement - Rushcliffe Borough Council
Rushcliffe Council · 16 Jul 2026
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The Government has today announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire. - burnley.gov.uk
Burnley Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils - Canterbury City Council
Canterbury Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Open Gardens Day in Billingshurst - Community grant helps annual event flourish - Horsham District Council
Horsham Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Joint statement from the six councils in Warwickshire on Local Government Reorganisation
Six Warwickshire councils have responded to the Government’s decision to create two unitary councils for Warwickshire.
North Warwickshire Council · 16 Jul 2026
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Joint statement from the six councils in Warwickshire on Local Government Reorganisation - Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Stratford-on-Avon Council · 16 Jul 2026