UK Local Authority

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

NLWA confirms record funding for grassroots waste-reduction projects across seven boroughs

West Sussex Head of Waste takes on the role to lead the local authority trade association from Cathy Cook.

22 Job & Talent staff vote for industrial action following blacklisting allegations

Valpak analysis, commissioned by the LGA, estimates significant financial impact once 90 per cent return rate achieved

WRAP toolkit published with guidance and editable templates for local authorities implementing reforms