WhatsApp messages between council chief and Unite boss ‘prove commissioners running strike deal’
Union boss reveals exactly what was said between her and managing director during negotiations to end long-running strike…
City chief embroiled in Birmingham bin strike moves 10,000 miles to award-winning ‘clean’ city
Craig Cooper defended the city council’s position throughout the strike dispute, but has now moved to BrisbaneCraig Cooper…
Birmingham City Council votes to amend camera contract with Alabama Power, increases funding for new public safety cameras
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Birmingham city council approved an amendment Tuesday to an existing contract with Alabama…
Travellers move onto Birmingham park ahead of third heatwave
A large group of travellers have settled on Fairfax Park in Longbridge 17:27, 08 Jul 2025Updated 17:39, 08…
Birmingham’s response to roads emergency dubbed ‘underwhelming’ as chief defends record
Council’s transport chief has defended record on road safety measures 15:58, 08 Jul 2025Updated 16:00, 08 Jul 2025…
Birmingham venue’s green light to serve alcohol 18 hours a day despite concerns
Birmingham City Council has given a venue the green light to sell alcohol for 18 hours a day…
Birmingham Council to ‘reset’ relationship with travellers amid ‘pressures’ across city
Birmingham City Council has said it wants to ‘reset’ its relationship with those in the travelling community as…
Further consultation on future of council-run care centres
Published: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 The city council is running a phase 3 consultation on the future of…
Birmingham City Council deputy leader and housing campaigner to quit politics
Coun Sharon Thompson has announced she will not be standing at the 2026 local electionsCouncillor and deputy mayor…
Birmingham City Council approves items to help alleviate flooding issues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – If you live or work in Birmingham, you’ve probably dealt with the flooding problems…