Category: Climate change / environment

506 Climate change / environment posts found.

Garden waste subscriptions hit 77,000 target

07/05/2026

The number of subscriptions to Shropshire Council’s garden waste collection service for the year November 2025 to October 2026 has hit the…

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Improvements to litter bin emptying across Shropshire

06/05/2026

Litter bins across Shropshire will soon be emptied more efficiently and more often, following a change of contractor for Shropshire Council’s litter…

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New report highlights water management skills gap across Marches

27/04/2026

A new report has highlighted a growing skills gap in Water Resources Management (WRM) across Shropshire and Powys at a time when…

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Landmark nature recovery plan published for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

22/04/2026

Shropshire Council, working with Telford & Wrekin Council and Natural England, has today published the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Nature…

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Flood risk community gets early warning system

17/04/2026

A flood‑risk community is set to benefit from a new automated early warning system designed to improve local preparedness and resilience. The…

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Food and liquid cartons to be collected in recycling bins

13/04/2026

Shropshire residents can now recycle even more at home thanks to an improvement to Shropshire Council’s kerbside recycling service. From Monday 13…

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Water management projects deliver results

02/04/2026

A series of projects across the Upper Severn catchment is helping to build a clearer picture of how nature‑based solutions are vital…

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First phase of street scene devolution goes live across Shropshire

01/04/2026
Oswestry town centre

Shropshire Council is launching the first phase of a new, more local way of delivering the services that keep local communities clean,…

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County-wide bird survey proves value of digital technology in rural industries

20/03/2026
Advanced wireless technology can be used to monitor birdlife more effectively

A new acoustic bird survey supported by the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) has shown how advanced wireless technology…

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Smart water tanks help Newport Rugby Club manage rainwater and reduce water bills

19/03/2026

Newport Rugby Football Club has taken delivery of a 25,000‑litre smart rainwater holding tank and installed smaller tanks on every downpipe around…

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