City council expands household recycling collections
This passed us by initially (and also seems to have been missed by everyone we’ve spoken with), but more items can now be recycled by Birmingham households.
European-funded exchange programme attracts climate experts
European-funded exchange programme attracts climate experts.
Birmingham Litter Charter launched
Local businesses are being invited to sign up to a new charter designed by the city council to help keep Birmingham clean and green.
Green awards to be launched in Birmingham
Businesses, community groups and schools are being urged to submit entries to Birmingham’s new Sustainability and Recycling Awards, which will be launched next week.
Funding secured for Birmingham nature reserve
Woodland Trust to take ownership of Deer’s Leap Wood.
Touchwood named top cycling location
Award recognises centre’s bike-friendly credentials.
£48m carbon-busting project passes midway point
A £48 million project to cut congestion along ten of the region’s busiest routes and support economic is making real progress as it passes its halfway point.
Batty event set for half-term
Meet the bats at Martineau Gardens.
Successful year for Health for Life in the Community
A programme aimed at supporting healthy lifestyles in communities across South Birmingham is celebrating a successful year.
HS2 has “ignored, dismissed or downplayed evidence on the environment” – claim
Environmentalists plea for more help from rail expansion.
Innovation Birmingham to launch West Midlands Regional Innovation Centre
A new regional hub focused on tackling climate change is being launched at the Innovation Birmingham Campus.
Extra cash bringing local woodlands to life
Boost for wildlife local charity.
Weather warning from ambulance service
With more heavy rain and winds forecast for the rest of today and into the weekend, West Midlands Ambulance Service is urging the public to take some simple precautions to stay safe.
Birmingham Year of Science website launches
Today marks the launch of Birmingham Year of Science 2014 – a 12 month celebration of innovation and enterprise, which aims to showcase Birmingham as a UK science hub by inspiring the imaginations of the public.
Haven for wildlife receives cash boost from Forestry Commission
Grant will enable volunteers to improve area and reduce damage.
Holders Lane Playing Fields protected for community use
Kingsbridge Project board member Amanda Smith tells us about their activities.
City boost for bike riders planned
Canal route work to start Birmingham Cycle Revolution.
Friends of the Earth cautious welcome for Birmingham Mobility Action Plan
Report “must not gather dust on a shelf”
Green waste earlybird offer – less than two weeks left
Birmingham householders must pay for green recycling from February.
University’s hydrogen car to star at top engineering show
Coventry University and its successful spin-off firm Microcab are set to show off their zero-emission vehicle expertise at the 2013 Automotive Engineering Show at the NEC in Birmingham next week.
City’s first green gym launches in Weoley Castle
Opportunity for residents to promote healthy living.
Power Not To The People
Richard Lutz on the need to balance nature with energy policy.
Fracking – “a dirty word”
Friends of the Earth call for no effing in Birmingham.
Donkey Therapy Centre launches new scheme
Ever fancied looking after a donkey?
Solihull company aims to beat metal thieves with new device
With scrap metal theft a growing concern, Solihull based MetalCashCard has launched a new technology to help scrap metal yards with new legislation.
Can you be a Champion?
Here’s a way of helping others, and yourself, to get fit and help the environment.
How do you bin yours?
Campaign to reduce chewing gum litter launches in Wyre Forest.
Green Deal will fail unless government takes action – warning
Builders claim “swift and decisive action” needed.
EU research funding delivered for universitites and small businesses
Euro-MP warns of need to meet the challenge of green competitiveness.
Friends of the Earth blockade city street.
Call for council to invest in cycling.