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Food waste caddies: how Birmingham's weekly collections work

Weekly food waste collections are being introduced in phases across the city between June 2026 and March 2027.

9 October 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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Picking at Halfpenny Green Wine Estate began three weeks earlier than a generation ago, a sign of a changing climate.

8 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

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There were more than 36,000 spills from Severn Trent's storm overflows last year; investment of £1.75bn is under way.

7 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

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Burning the wrong fuel, or using an unapproved stove, can lead to fines of up to £5,000 in court.

6 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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Hedgehog highways, bird feeders and a check before lighting any bonfire.

5 October 2026 Source: Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

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Many homes are more than 15 minutes' walk from green or blue space, research finds.

4 October 2026 Source: The Wildlife Trusts

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The Birmingham Fungi Festival includes a foray in Highbury Park on 17 October.

3 October 2026 Source: Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

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383 incidents this year already exceed the totals for 2025 and 2022.

2 October 2026 Source: Environment Agency

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Solar panels, LED lighting and HVO fuel helped cut emissions as passenger numbers rose.

1 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Airport

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Simple steps that save money and carbon as the price cap rises on Thursday.

28 September 2026 Source: Energy Saving Trust