A template press release on data released today showing that Liberal Democrat-led councils are the best in the country for recycling
Template press release: Lib Dem run [COUNCIL NAME] achieves [PERCENTAGE] % recycling rate
New Government data released today shows that Liberal Democrat-led councils are the best in the country for recycling, with [COUNCIL NAME] achieving a [PERCENTAGE]% recycling rate.
The annual figures for 2024-25 published this week by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), reveal that eight councils run by the Liberal Democrats are amongst the top 10 councils for recycling.
In [AREA], the Lib Dem-led [COUNCIL NAME] has been ranked [RANK] out of [NUMBER] councils in England, sending [DATA] tonnes of household waste for reuse, recycling, or composting.
Commenting on the figures, Liberal Democrat Councillor [NAME], said:
"These figures prove what we have known for a long time: when Liberal Democrats run your local services, we deliver a cleaner and greener environment.
“Lib Dem councils are paving the way by making it easier for residents to recycle and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
"Even with the national challenges of the last year, we have maintained a recycling rate of [PERCENTAGE]% and committed to a more sustainable future. We aren't stopping here; we will continue to innovate to ensure [AREA] stays at the forefront of recycling in the UK.
ENDS
Notes to editor
Official Government statistics on recycling rates in England
Highest Household Recycling and Composting Rates ( 2024-25 )
| Authority | Region | Authority Type | Percentage Household waste sent for Recycling, Reuse or Composting (Ex NI192) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford-on-Avon District Council | West Midlands | Collection | 63.90% |
| Milton Keynes Council | South East | Unitary | 63.20% |
| South Oxfordshire District Council | South East | Collection | 61.30% |
| Three Rivers District Council | Eastern | Collection | 61.10% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Yorkshire and Humber | Unitary | 61.00% |
| East Devon District Council | South West | Collection | 60.10% |
| Dorset Council | South West | Unitary | 59.90% |
| North Somerset Council | South West | Unitary | 59.60% |
| Stockport MBC | North West | Collection | 59.50% |
| St Albans City and District Council | Eastern | Collection | 59.10% |
This template is for use in England only. Highlighted councils in bold are Lib Dem led.
As ever, where you have a Lib Dem MP check with their office first.