From March 2026, all English councils must collect four waste streams separately. Learn how the new 'Simpler Recycling' rules will affect your household and why some councils are concerned.
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Merton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out in Wimbledon, Morden and Mitcham.
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling collection dates over the festive period, with normal service resuming on January 5. Find your new collection day here.
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over the festive period, with disruptions until January 12. Find your new collection day and details on free Christmas tree recycling.
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling schedules over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection dates and how to recycle real trees for free.
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for free Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection schedules from Christmas Day until January 19. Find your new dates and details for free Christmas tree disposal.
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out how to dispose of your real Christmas tree for free from January 5th.
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, with delays until January 19. Plus, details on free Christmas tree recycling services for residents.
Lambeth Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to recycle your real tree for free. Essential info for residents.
A shocking 216 million pieces of children's clothing are thrown away in the UK annually, worn just 20 times on average. Discover the sustainable innovations aiming to tackle this waste crisis.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details of a free Christmas tree recycling service for residents.
Bexley Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Learn how to recycle your tree, wrapping paper, and book a free clothes collection.
Greenwich Council announces revised schedules for bin collections, leisure centres, libraries and key services over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Essential dates and contacts for residents.
Kensington and Chelsea Council confirms revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree disposal. Plan your festive waste.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and local Christmas tree recycling points.
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out how to recycle your real Christmas tree for free or via collection services.
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details on how to book a free Christmas tree recycling collection. Check your new dates now.
Southwark Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out your new collection day and how to book a free Christmas tree recycling pick-up.
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to dispose of your real tree for free from January 2.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when your bins will be collected and where to recycle your real Christmas tree.
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
Croydon Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Camden Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and learn how to recycle your Christmas tree correctly to avoid fines.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and details of the free Christmas tree recycling service.
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
The elections watchdog has criticised the government's offer to postpone 63 council votes, warning it risks public confidence. Five councils have already requested delays.
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.