Circular Economy
West London councils are advancing waste management plans, while Islington addresses recycling rates and Haringey considers sustainable developments.
Ealing Council adopted the West London Waste Plan in June 2026, which aims to manage waste-related development across six boroughs until 2041. Hounslow Council's Cabinet recommended approval of the plan's Regulation 19 publication in July 2026, with the updated plan now heading for examination. This plan replaces the previous version adopted in 2015.
Islington Council's Executive endorsed a report in June 2026 recommending improvements to household recycling and waste reduction, noting plateauing recycling rates due to structural, behavioural, and service factors. Separately, Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee received a pre-application briefing in September 2026 for the YMCA Crouch End redevelopment, which includes enhanced sustainability measures.
The circular economy is an economic model focused on eliminating waste and maximising resource use through reuse, repair, and recycling. This approach aims to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible, regenerating natural systems and reducing pollution.
Key facts
- Haringey Council's Planning Sub Committee received a pre-application briefing for the YMCA Crouch End redevelopment in September 2026, which includes enhanced sustainability measures. Source
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet recommended approval of the Regulation 19 publication of the West London Waste Plan in July 2026. Source
- Islington Council's Executive endorsed a report recommending improvements to household recycling and waste reduction in June 2026. Source
- Haringey Council awarded contracts for its new Civic Centre in March 2026, supporting sustainability objectives. Source
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