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BBC News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New Wolverhampton Lockworks Cinema to open next week
The date for the opening of a new independent cinema in Wolverhampton city centre has been Cinema is taking over the space formerly occupied by The Light House, an independent cinema and arts venue which closed in 2022 after 35 much anticipated four-screen cinema will open to the public on Friday 11 July, after the 8,000 sq ft council-owned space was converted by independent commercial operator of Wolverhampton Council said PDJ had recruited locally for the three permanent and 20 part-time jobs created. PDJ and the council made a joint £2m investment in the refurbishment programme of the cinema and have entered into a 30-year council claims the venue is predicted to attract up to 130,000 visitors a year to the city centre at full flow and boost the local economy by £500,000 annually. James Jervis, director at PDJ Management, said: "We're incredibly excited to welcome film lovers back to Wolverhampton city centre from next week. "We're confident audiences will love what we've done with the cinema, and we're committed to delivering the very best experience for our customers." City of Wolverhampton Council leader Stephen Simkins said: "PDJ have delivered an exciting, affordable luxury offer in our city centre that will bring joy to thousands and thousands of movie-goers, young and old."It is all part of a transformation creating new destinations, better public spaces and inner-city living opportunities, coupled to a broader entertainment and events programme, to attract more visitors - helping both existing and new businesses to thrive and grow." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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Business Standard
03-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Lucknow, Pune, Indore ranked among India's top-performing municipal bodies
Municipal corporations of Lucknow, Pune, and Indore were recognized among the best-performing urban local bodies during the first national conference of ULBs held in Gurugram, Haryana on Thursday. At the National Level Conference of Urban Local Bodies of States and Union Territories in Gurugram's Manesar, public representatives and administrative officers from these cities shared their best practices with counterparts from other states, fostering a collaborative exchange of innovative urban development strategies. Lucknow highlighted initiatives such as the use of e-vehicles for waste collection in place of diesel or petrol-powered vehicles, establishment of high-capacity waste processing plants, and transformation of dumping sites into national inspiration points. Pune showcased its ward-wise waste collection systems, electricity generation through biogas plants, and integrated waste management techniques. Similarly, Indore presented successful models involving GPS-enabled garbage collection vehicles, the 'Safai Mitra' workforce, and active public participation in maintaining cleanliness. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan were among dignitaries who addressed the event. Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal said that the foundation of a developed India by 2047 rests on strong and efficient ULBs, where capable leadership and active citizen participation play a pivotal role. She said that despite a population of nearly 50 lakh, Lucknow has emerged as a zero-waste city. The city has also developed urban forests using the 'Miyawaki' method (effective tree planting methods for creating forest cover quickly) and deployed mechanical sweepers to clean roads. To boost eco-tourism, attractions like the Mango Museum Park and nature trails are being created, Kharkwal said. According to an official statement, Pune's waste management strategy, implemented since 2007, has significantly improved the quality of life for its residents. During the national conference, Pune Municipal Commissioner Puneet Raj and ward councillors presented impactful examples of waste collection and electricity generation from ward-level biogas plants. They also highlighted successful initiatives such as slum redevelopment projects, ?transformed into permanent housing following necessary policy amendments, ?and the adoption of the Light House project under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. A standout example of sustainable development is Pune's "tree ambulance" service and dedicated call centre for urban greenery maintenance. Additionally, the city has introduced smart water meters and launched the Swachh Cooperative initiative for effective solid waste management. Pune has also established 26 'Triple R' centres, where reusable items are made available to those in need. During a key session of the two-day national conference, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava and Commissioner Shivam Verma's team shared the fundamental approach that has helped Indore retain its title as India's cleanest city. Addressing municipal representatives from across the country, they emphasized that cleanliness in Indore is not just a civic duty, ?it's a collective cultural mindset. Indore, which comprises 85 municipal wards, has successfully instilled a strong sense of ownership among its citizens toward keeping their homes, neighbourhoods, streets, and public spaces clean. This citizen-driven model is complemented by the dedication of Safai Mitras, who begin their duties every day at 6 am, playing a crucial role in implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the ground, said the official statement. The city's sanitation operations are rigorously monitored by the local administration. Each waste collection vehicle is GPS-enabled, and delays as short as 10 minutes trigger immediate accountability measures for the driver concerned. This disciplined approach has resulted in the imposition of over Rs 1.5 crore in fines within a single year against those violating cleanliness norms. As part of the city's digital transformation, unique ID numbers and QR codes are being affixed to homes. Residents can scan these codes to access municipal services and receive important civic information. Additionally, to address traffic congestion, trained volunteers are engaging directly with citizens to promote traffic awareness and responsible road behaviour. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists discover promising solution for looming global crisis: 'The potential is pretty large'
With all the havoc carbon can wreak on our environment, have we ever considered just sort of hiding it away from the atmosphere? If that sounds impossible, well, it actually might not be. At least not according to a new study published in the Science journal. Researchers have found that storing carbon in building materials may provide some answers in our search to protect the environment. Over 30 billion tons of materials like asphalt, concrete, brick, plastics, and wood are created every year. If we can use them to store carbon, we may be able to keep that carbon out of the atmosphere. "The potential is pretty large," UC Davis grad student and lead researcher Elisabeth Van Roijen says. This concept is called "carbon sequestration," and it's not a new one. In fact, it's been around for decades, albeit in different forms from the one suggested in this study. But, how exactly does it work? To store carbon in building materials, it would require the use of biochar. Biochar is a carbon-rich material made from biomass or organic waste that can be used in the production of concrete, asphalt, plastics, and brick. According to researcher Sabbie Miller, "If 10% of the world's concrete aggregate production were carbonatable, it could absorb a gigaton of carbon dioxide." On top of the carbon storage these new building materials could provide, they also have the potential to promote and boost a circular economy. That could be a game-changer for humanity and the planet at large. Some of these materials are already available, while others are still works in progress. They're not the only environmentally friendly building materials out there, either. Canadian company Light House recently started a Construction Plastics Initiative seeking to recycle plastic waste used in construction into new building materials. Scientists have also recently developed a new technology that can help keep buildings cool without upping their energy consumption. While it's easy to get hung up on bad news about the environment, stories like these — and brilliant people who make them possible — offer plenty of hope. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
