Environment
Stories, page 33
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Newham to roll out weekly food waste collection by 2026 Newham Council is set to roll out weekly food waste collections to all residential households by 2026, in compliance with the Environment Act 2021. The collected food waste will...
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Orleans House Gallery Contributes £1.4M to Local Economy, Focuses on Artist Integration and Future Exhibitions Orleans House Gallery in Richmond upon Thames contributed over £1.4 million to the local economy in 2024/5, according to the Richmond Arts Service annual report. The report,...
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Rayners Lane to Trial Red Route to Ease Congestion Rayners Lane will trial a red route to ease congestion, Harrow Council has announced. The council hopes the red route will reduce congestion, support public transport, and...
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Kingston Council Praised by LGA for Strong Performance Kingston Council has received high praise from the Local Government Association (LGA) for its strong performance in delivering services to residents. The LGA Corporate Peer...
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Islington Adopts New Climate Action Planning Document and Retrofitting Handbook Islington is taking further steps to address the climate emergency by adopting a new planning document focused on climate action and energy efficiency. The Islington Executive...
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Islington to Procure Ethical Banking Services Islington Council is set to overhaul its banking services with a focus on ethical and sustainable practices. The move comes as the council's current banking contract nears its...
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Islington Adopts North London Joint Waste Strategy Islington Council has formally adopted the North London Joint Waste Strategy (JWS), outlining a 15-year plan for managing waste in collaboration with the North London Waste...
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Richmond Awarded £7M for Green Projects Richmond upon Thames has been awarded £7 million to fund green projects across the borough, as discussed at a Finance, Policy and Resources Committee meeting on Thursday 25...
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Bedfont Residents Invited to Shape Local Action Plan Residents of Bedfont are being invited to contribute their ideas for projects and positive changes in their community, to be included in the Bedfont Action Plan. The existing...
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Bedfont Pits Transfer Progressing, Council Addresses Concerns The transfer of Bedfont Pits to council ownership is progressing, with Hounslow Council addressing resident concerns regarding the land. The update was provided at the Bedfont...
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Derelict Feltham Cash Machine Removal Requested by Council Hounslow Council has requested the removal of a derelict cash machine and associated signage on Hounslow Road in Feltham, citing its negative impact on the area's appearance and...
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Lewisham Pension Fund Value Rises to £1.88 Billion; Continues to Reduce Fossil Fuel Exposure Lewisham's Pension Fund has seen its value rise to £1.88 billion, according to the Pension Fund Draft Annual Report 2024/25 presented at the Pensions Investment Committee...
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Kenley Residents Object to 7-House Development Kenley residents have voiced strong objections to a proposed development of seven houses on Hawkhirst Road, citing concerns over character, amenity and traffic. Residents are...
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Camden to Invest in Circular Economy, Reduce Waste Camden Council is set to bolster its commitment to sustainability by investing in the circular economy and reducing waste across the borough. The decision was highlighted during...
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Waltham Forest Missed Bins Spike Due to Heat, Holidays Waltham Forest experienced a spike in missed bin collections in July, according to a recent report presented to the Scrutiny Coordinating Committee.
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Newham to Launch Food Waste Collection Pilot in November 2025 Newham Council is set to launch a pilot food waste collection programme in late November 2025, targeting 12,500 households across the borough.
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Kensington and Chelsea Council Approves Procurement Strategy for Lots Road Open Space Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team has approved the procurement strategy for a new open space on Lots Road.
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Hackney Pension Fund to Update on Admin Migration Hackney Council's Pensions Committee convened on 23 September 2025, receiving updates on key areas including the migration of pension administration services and the fund's...
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Wandsworth Council to Prioritize Biodiversity and Flood Resilience in Planning Controls Wandsworth Council is set to prioritise biodiversity and flood resilience in its planning controls, according to the Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held on...
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Haringey Grapples with Rising Fly-tipping Incidents Haringey faces significant challenges, including a rise in fly-tipping incidents. This issue was brought to light during a Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel...