Environment

Environment

Simple ways to save water during the drought

Shorter showers and fixing leaks can save water and cut energy bills too.

28 September 2026 · Source: Environment Agency

Environment

Why Birmingham is planting trees where they are fewest

Tree equity means focusing new planting on neighbourhoods with the least cover.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham TreePeople

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East Birmingham green corridor plans along the Cole Valley

A green infrastructure masterplan aims to bring better parks and paths to the east of the city.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Heavy rain due Wednesday: sign up for flood warnings

Hard, dry ground means heavy rain can run off quickly and cause surface flooding.

28 September 2026 · Source: GOV.UK

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Birmingham's route to net zero by 2030, explained

The council's target is two decades ahead of the national goal.

27 September 2026 · Source: Distinctly Birmingham

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Bourn flood scheme aims to protect Bournville and Stirchley

Flood storage areas would protect around 200 homes and 100 businesses.

27 September 2026 · Source: Environment Agency

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Three Birmingham parks fly the Green Flag again

Cannon Hill, Kings Heath and Handsworth parks won the award for the first time since 2022.

27 September 2026 · Source: Secret Birmingham

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Rescue Me, Recycle: the items people still miss

More than half of households bin at least one item that could be recycled.

27 September 2026 · Source: WRAP

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Drought status continues for the Birmingham area

England had just 58 per cent of its usual September rain by the 22nd.

27 September 2026 · Source: Environment Agency

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New bin collections pilot saves carbon equal to 1,750 cars a year

Households in north Birmingham have recycled 1,280 tonnes of material and 694 tonnes of food waste since the trial began in July.

16 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council