Concerns Raised Over Lack of Council Scrutiny on Controversial Bin Collection Changes in Bath Monday, August 4, 2025 bath waste council scrutiny business policy costs pilot consultation democracy Councillors in Bath have raised serious concerns about a decision to change bin collection timings in the city centre that could cost local businesses thousands of pounds annually—without the change being properly scrutinised … Read More
New Crewkerne Repair Hub Opens to Combat Waste and Promote Sustainability Sunday, July 27, 2025 repair waste recycling sustainability community opendoors crewkerne volunteering kitchen environment A new repair hub is set to open in Crewkerne, offering residents a chance to have electrical appliances, gardening tools, clothing, bicycles, and other household items fixed rather than discarded. This initiative, hosted at … Read More
New Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More
Bath ‘Blighted by Sacks of Waste’ for Too Long, Say Lib Dems Monday, July 14, 2025 bath waste containers businesses liberaldemocrats collection consultation pilot environment citycenter The centre of Bath has long been “blighted by sacks of waste” left out early in the evening, according to Liberal Democrat councillors pushing for a controversial change to the city’s business waste collection times. … Read More
Bath Bin Collection Time Change Could Cost Businesses Over £3,000 Annually Thursday, July 10, 2025 bath waste business collection cost consultation environment pilot council waste-management Businesses in Bath may soon face increased costs due to a proposed change in the timing of commercial waste bin collections. Currently, shops in central Bath can place their bins outside by 5pm, coinciding with the end of the … Read More
Glastonbury Fans Shocked by Abandoned Tent Worth Over £1,000 Wednesday, July 9, 2025 glastonbury festival waste cleanup tents camping environment abandoned luxury greenpledge Although Glastonbury Festival wrapped up last month, its unforgettable performances by artists like Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, and The 1975 continue to resonate with fans. However, alongside the good memories, a troubling sight … Read More