Tewkesbury Council Considers Fines to Combat 'Bin Blight' in Historic Town Centre Monday, July 28, 2025 tewkesbury bins council petition fines waste conservation heritage enforcement community Tewkesbury Borough Council is exploring measures, including fines, to tackle the persistent problem of residents leaving dustbins out, which is tarnishing the appearance of the town’s historic centre. Earlier this year, more … Read More
Fly-tipping Blights Parks, Country Lanes, and Housing Estates in South Gloucestershire: Councillors Demand Law Change Friday, July 25, 2025 flytipping waste southgloucestershire environment enforcement prosecution publichealth rubbish dumpingsafety council Fly-tipping is increasingly affecting play parks, country lanes, and housing estates across South Gloucestershire, with councillors urging the government to change the law to better address the issue. Illegal dumping of … Read More
Benedict Cumberbatch on the “Horrific” Diet and Waste in the Film Industry Tuesday, July 22, 2025 benedictcumberbatch doctorstrange filmindustry diet sustainability climate waste acting greeninitiative nutrition Benedict Cumberbatch, known for his iconic role as Doctor Strange, recently opened up about the grueling diet regimen required for his role, describing it as “horrific.” In a candid interview on the Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast, … Read More
Residents ‘Resort to Subterfuge’ to Use Nearest Tips Across County Borders Amid Lengthy Travel Restrictions Sunday, July 13, 2025 recycling gloucestershire herefordshire tips crossborder waste environment sustainability council travel Residents of Gloucestershire are reportedly “resorting to subterfuge” by borrowing cars and number plates from people in neighboring counties just to access their nearest household recycling centres. This issue of restrictive … Read More
Business Fined Thousands for Illegal Burning of Trade Waste in Stroud Thursday, June 19, 2025 environment pollution enforcement waste airquality crime business regulation cleanair stroud A Stroud-based property development company, Dream Home Developments Limited, has been fined thousands of pounds after admitting to the illegal burning of trade waste. The offence, which involved emitting dark smoke from an … Read More