Organisation

Local Waste Management Ltd

4 stories · discussed at 60 council meetings · 29 councils

Councils are currently discussing changes to waste management services, including site closures and reviews of service quality.

Councils are currently addressing the provision of waste management services, with Hillingdon Council voting on 24 September 2026 to close the Tavistock Road Civic Amenity Site in December 2026, aiming for over £300,000 in savings. On 23 September 2026, Wandsworth's Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed investment in waste and street cleansing services. Earlier in September 2026, Enfield Council debated street cleaning standards, while Havering Council began reviewing Romford litter bin emptying frequency in March 2026.

The provision of waste management services, which includes civic amenity sites, litter bin emptying, and street cleansing, is a key area of council operations. The topic is scheduled for further discussion at a Tower Hamlets Housing & Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee meeting in October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Hillingdon Council voted to close the Tavistock Road Civic Amenity Site on 24 September 2026. Source
  2. The closure of the West Drayton Waste Weekend Service is expected to save Hillingdon Council over £300,000. Source
  3. Havering Council is reviewing Romford litter bin emptying frequency following a query in March 2026. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Hillingdon Council Votes to Close Tavistock Road Civic Amenity Site Despite Opposition A motion to halt the closure of the Tavistock Road Civic Amenity Site in Yiewsley has been lost by Hillingdon Council, with the proposal defeated by 30 votes to 19 at a Council... Hillingdon 25 September 2026
  2. Havering Council to review Romford litter bin emptying after councillor's query Havering Council is set to review the frequency and effectiveness of litter bin emptying in Romford town centre following concerns raised by a local councillor. Havering 20 March 2026
  3. Debate Over Fate of Historic Altamira Villa Debate has ignited over the future of the historic Altamira villa in Brent, as the council considers its role in the redevelopment of the 1 Morland Gardens site. The council is... Brent 16 September 2025
  4. Waltham Forest faces £31.4M budget overspend Waltham Forest is grappling with a significant budget overspend of £31.4 million, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny Committee. Like many other local... Waltham Forest 8 September 2025