Environment
Stories, page 22
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Newham Council Pauses Fortnightly Waste Collection Plan Amidst Public Health Concerns Newham Council's Cabinet has agreed to pause plans for fortnightly residual waste collections, following concerns raised about the potential impact on public health and service...
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London Cancer Hub Developments and Boundary Changes Approved by Sutton Council Sutton Council's Strategy and Resources Committee has received an update on the progress of the London Cancer Hub initiative, a significant development aimed at fostering cancer...
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Love Clean Streets app logs 11,000 resident reports, with improvements underway Redbridge Council's Love Clean Streets app has become a significant tool for residents to report local issues, logging over 11,000 reports since its launch in 2023.
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Islington's recycling campaign shows success but faces persistent resident barriers Islington's efforts to boost household recycling and reduce waste are showing positive signs, with a slight reduction in residual waste and a rise in organic waste, but...
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Council reviews waste authority's performance Islington's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the performance of the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), focusing on household recycling and...
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Islington council sets scrutiny work plan Islington Council's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee has set out its work plan for the upcoming year, with a strong emphasis on improving household...
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Ealing Council Approves E-bike Parking Enforcement Pilot Ealing Council's Cabinet has approved the implementation of a six-month pilot for an E-bike Enforcement Procedure, a move designed to tackle the growing issue of obstructively...
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Islington & Camden Cemetery Service Renewal Approved Islington Council has approved the renewal of its joint cemetery and cremation service agreement with Camden Council, ensuring the continued operation of the Islington & Camden...
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Richmond Council Committee to Review Social Value in Procurement Richmond upon Thames Council's Finance, Policy and Resources Committee is set to review the council's approach to Social Value in Procurement as part of its future work...
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Wormwood Scrubs PSPO Review Underway for Dog Walking Regulations Wormwood Scrubs Charitable Trust Committee members were informed of a review into Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) concerning dog walking in the area during a meeting on...
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Westminster City Council Revamps Licensing Policy for Safety, Net Zero, and Modernization Westminster City Council is embarking on a significant overhaul of its licensing policy, with proposed changes designed to bolster safety, champion equality, and actively...
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Newham Cabinet backs West Ham Park 'People Friendly Streets' Newham's Cabinet has given its backing to the West Ham Park People Friendly Streets scheme, a move that aims to enhance pedestrian and cycle safety in the area surrounding West...
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Islington Recycling Rates Miss Targets Despite Investment in Facilities Islington Council's recycling rates are falling short of targets, a performance report presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee revealed.
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Haringey extends contract for litter and fly-tipping enforcement Haringey Council has extended its contract with Kingdom Services Group Limited for environmental enforcement services for another year, aiming to continue the fight against...
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Southwark commits to biodiversity targets Southwark Council has committed to meeting enhanced biodiversity targets, approving its first statutory Biodiversity Duty report for submission to the Department of Environment,...
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Council's green building standards exceed regulations Hammersmith and Fulham Council is implementing building standards that surpass current regulatory requirements as part of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions...
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Richmond Council to Consult on Expanding Bikehangar Capacity Amidst Soaring Demand Richmond upon Thames Council is set to consult on installing up to 40 new on-street bikehangars across the borough in response to soaring demand. The move comes as over 1,250...
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Richmond Council to repurpose vacant car club bays for sustainable transport Richmond Council is set to repurpose 58 vacant car club bays across the borough following the withdrawal of Zipcar from the UK market. The Transport and Air Quality Committee,...
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Lewisham's £21m climate budget for 3 years Lewisham Council has outlined a £21 million climate budget for the next three years, from 2026-27 to 2028-29, as part of its ongoing commitment to achieving net zero carbon...
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Council to support Zane's Law on contaminated land Barking and Dagenham Council has pledged its support for Zane's Law, a campaign advocating for improved regulation and management of contaminated land. The motion, passed by the...