Environment

Newcastle council bosses not opposed to imposing new ‘late-night parking charges’

Council bosses in Newcastle say they are “not averse” to imposing new late-night parking charges in the city centre. Charges to use on-street bays and...

There’s still “alarming” concerns about Newcastle’s air, despite emission drops

Pollution campaigners say there remain “alarming” concerns about the state of Newcastle’s air, despite a drop in emissions. Newcastle City Council released new data last...

Newcastle’s ‘controversial’ plans could face a ‘legal challenge’

Controversial plans to build a new walking and cycling route through a Newcastle nature reserve could face a legal challenge. Newcastle City Council approved proposals...

Newcastle must be “realistic” about 2030 ‘carbon neutral’ pledge

Newcastle must be “realistic” about its pledge to reach net zero emissions, leaders on Tyneside have been told. The city council laid down a commitment...

Fears and “tremendous suffering” after work started despite planning permission expiring

Huddersfield residents are fearing for their privacy, safety and local wildlife after work started to clear a housing development site despite planning permission expiring. Back...

A “huge milestone” as Dewsbury town market and park get go-ahead

It’s an “incredibly exciting time” for Dewsbury, a senior cllr has said, as plans for the town’s market and park get the go-ahead. Permission has...

A “battery energy storage” facility has been given the ‘green light’ despite concerns

Plans for a new “battery energy storage” facility on Wearside have been given the green light, despite heritage concerns and opposition from local Cllrs...

Branches above car parking spaces could be cut down to stop bird defecation “nuisance”

A property company plans to cut back trees that offer a “prime location” for birds to “perch and defecate” on people’s cars. Town & City...

Bradford Muslim Community to fund ‘major works’ at nature reserve

Part of a Bradford district nature reserve will undergo major works to attract more wildlife and visitors. The work is being funded by a local...

Newham Council to introduce ‘weekly’ food waste collection service

Newham Council is introducing a new weekly food waste collection service for households across the borough. The service is being introduced in phases starting...

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