Environment

Stories, page 27

1. Redbridge to Switch to Wheeled Bins for Recycling in 2028 Redbridge residents will see a change in how their recycling is collected, with the current two-stream box system being replaced by wheeled bins for comingled recycling from 2028. Redbridge 1 December 2025
2. Hounslow Council Reviews Vision 2050 and West London Waste Plan Refresh Hounslow Council is looking ahead to 2050 and updating its waste management plans, according to discussions at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 27 November 2025.... Hounslow 1 December 2025
3. Kingston upon Thames Migrates Data Center Services to Amazon Web Services Kingston upon Thames is migrating its data centre services to Amazon Web Services (AWS) following a decision by the Corporate and Resources Committee on Thursday, 27 November 2025. Kingston upon Thames 1 December 2025
4. Westminster trials heat-reflective road surfacing as part of net zero strategy Westminster City Council is trialling heat-reflective road surfaces to combat the urban heat island effect, as part of its broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by... Westminster 30 November 2025
5. Wandsworth Council Reviews Flood Authority Performance Wandsworth Council's Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss several key initiatives, including an update on the performance... Wandsworth 30 November 2025
   
6. Wandsworth Council Reviews Cleaner Borough Project Phase 2 Progress Wandsworth Council is reviewing the progress of its Cleaner Borough Project Phase 2, an initiative aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and appearance of the borough. Wandsworth 30 November 2025
   
7. Battersea Park parkrun Celebrates Successful First Year with 24,700 Participants Battersea Park parkrun has marked its first anniversary with a celebration of community and fitness. The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee at Wandsworth Council... Wandsworth 30 November 2025
   
8. Southwark Council to Review Play Space Planning Southwark Council is set to review its approach to play space planning, with the Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission scheduled to discuss the matter... Southwark 30 November 2025
9. Southwark Council to Review Crime Hotspots Southwark Council is set to review crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots across the borough as part of its ongoing community safety efforts. The Environment, Community Safety... Southwark 30 November 2025
10. Harrow to Upgrade 144 Homes with £2M Energy Efficiency Funding Harrow Council is set to upgrade 144 homes with £2 million in funding aimed at improving energy efficiency, following a decision made at a Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting on... Harrow 30 November 2025
11. Islington Council Expands Food Waste Collection to Flats Above Shops Islington Council is expanding its food waste collection service to include flats above shops, aligning with a statutory requirement for all local authorities to provide such... Islington 29 November 2025
12. Islington Council Supports Reuse and Repair Initiatives to Reduce Waste Islington is bolstering its commitment to reuse and repair initiatives with support for local organisations. Islington Fixers, Archway Upcycle, and ReLondon presented evidence... Islington 29 November 2025
13. Islington Expands Dockless Bike Parking, Eyes Mandatory Bay System Islington is expanding its dockless bike parking infrastructure and plans to implement a mandatory bay system to address concerns about bikes obstructing pavements. Islington 29 November 2025
14. Camden Council Deploys Electric Refuse Trucks While Addressing Low Recycling Rates on Estates Camden Council is tackling recycling rates on estates, which remain a challenge despite the deployment of a new fleet of electric refuse trucks. The issue was discussed at the... Camden 29 November 2025
    
15. Woolmead Ave Planning Application Raises SSSI Concerns Concerns persist over a retrospective planning application at Woolmead Avenue and its potential impact on the Welsh Harp Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The issue... Barnet 28 November 2025
16. Kensington and Chelsea Council Faces £140M Budget Gap by 2030 Despite Parking Income Boost; Considers Savings and Increased Fees Kensington and Chelsea Council is facing a significant budget shortfall, projected to reach £140 million by 2030, despite a boost in parking income. The council is exploring... Kensington and Chelsea 28 November 2025
17. K&C to Invest £2.2M in Street Lighting LED Installation Kensington and Chelsea Council is set to invest £2.2 million in a project to install LED street lighting across the borough. Kensington and Chelsea 28 November 2025
18. Barnet Council Intensifies Efforts to Combat Fly-Tipping and Environmental Issues Near Welsh Harp Reservoir Barnet Council is intensifying its efforts to combat persistent fly-tipping issues near the Welsh Harp Reservoir, particularly at Priestly Way. The commitment was highlighted... Brent 28 November 2025
19. Welsh Harp: Fly-tipping Persists Despite Clean-up Efforts Fly-tipping continues to plague the Welsh Harp, with incidents including hazardous waste, despite ongoing clean-up efforts, according to reports presented at the Welsh Harp... Barnet 28 November 2025
20. Developer Appeals Order to Remove Work Near Welsh Harp SSSI Barnet Council is closely monitoring a developer's appeal against an order to remove unauthorised construction work near the Welsh Harp Site of Special Scientific Interest... Brent 28 November 2025