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Draft Local Plan sets out how Birmingham will become a net zero city

Reusing old buildings, putting walking and cycling first and community energy schemes are all part of the plan.

1 September 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

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The Environment Agency has urged water companies to consider hosepipe bans earlier, as Severn Trent says it is working on the order.

21 August 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

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The sites, including rare grassland at Wheels Park, would protect green spaces in inner-city areas as well as the suburbs.

21 July 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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It is the first time since 2022 that Birmingham parks have received the national award.

15 July 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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New bins arrive from 30 June in north Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield, after a food waste trial collected more than 110 tonnes.

29 June 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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More than 230 air quality monitors are now in Birmingham schools, and pupils are designing their own clean air campaigns.

26 June 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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Only 13 per cent of cities scored by CDP this year received an A.

14 November 2023 Source: Birmingham City Council

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A University of Birmingham study found reductions in NO2 of up to 7.3 per cent, but no detectable effect on PM2.5.

15 August 2023 Source: Wikipedia

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Nitrogen dioxide fell by 13 per cent in six months, and taxi drivers can now get grants of up to £10,000.

1 June 2022 Source: Birmingham City Council

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Charges of £8 a day for cars and £50 for lorries begin on 14 June for vehicles that fail the standards.

1 June 2021 Source: Birmingham City Council