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Bourn flood scheme aims to protect Bournville and Stirchley

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

28 September 2026 Source: Environment Agency

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

27 September 2026 Source: WRAP

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

27 September 2026 Source: Environment Agency

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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

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

2 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.

22 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