UK Local Authority

Company also announces construction of an anaerobic digestion plant in Northumberland and expanded lithium battery recycling capacity in Northamptonshire.

Statement of intent from council leader John Cotton revives the broad terms of an Acas "ballpark" deal twice blocked by government-appointed commissioners, with detailed terms to be put to a Unite member vote.

Animated campaign personifying everyday household items to be aired, backed by £200,000 from the broadcaster's Zero Footprint Fund.

Annual report from waste operator examines how Simpler Recycling, local government reorganisation and a shifting party political picture will shape services in the year ahead.

A Resource Media review of 294 English councils finds only 36 per cent are separating paper and card, with nearly half placing all dry recyclables in a single bin.

Cross-party coalition in Havering writes to Prime Minister calling for legislation to give councils stronger powers over contaminated land and historic landfill sites.

RECOUP's latest survey finds 78 per cent of English councils not yet collecting plastic film at kerbside intend to start by the Simpler Recycling deadline, but almost half are targeting the final day itself and end market confidence is low.

Average court fines for fly-tipping are now £87 lower than fixed penalty notices issued by councils, prompting the LGA to demand an overhaul of sentencing guidelines.

New statutory guidance gives councils in England legal powers to issue on-the-spot fines of up to £500 for littering, while banning private enforcement firms from treating penalties as a revenue stream.

February review concludes with decision to end all household waste recycling centre collections

Council and agency refuse staff back continued action as dispute enters 20th month with no talks

Welsh Government proposes three fee mechanisms to shift estimated £15m litter cost to producers

Over half of Welsh local authorities now meet 70 per cent statutory target following largest annual increase since 2015-16