Birmingham council leader warns ‘we won’t entertain it’ as he doubles down on bin strike
Birmingham City Council and Unite the union failed to reach a resolution over the bins strike dispute this…
Unite calls out council leader over bin strike saying ‘deal closer if you put in writing’
John Cotton accused of ‘saying one thing in public’ while council negotiators take a different line in talks…
Every word from Birmingham council leader as he faces questions amid bin strike anger
Councillor John Cotton, leader of Birmingham City Council, faced questions from BirminghamLive in week five of the all-out…
Birmingham city centre busker crackdown mapped – as council worker ‘loses hearing’
Birmingham City Council says ‘excessive noise levels’ in certain areas are impacting businesses and residentsThe Birmingham city centre…
Birmingham bin strike talks collapse as union make ‘four demands’
Today’s negotiations to end bin strike have apparently collapsed(Image: (Image: PA)) Talks between Birmingham City Council and Unite…
Birmingham Easter bin collections confirmed as strike dispute rumbles on
Birmingham City Council has confirmed its Easter bin collection schedule – with no collections planned for one dayBirmingham…
As Birmingham strike worsens, how much do bin workers actually get paid?
Birmingham’s bin strike situation “cannot continue”, the local council leader has said ahead of a fresh round of…
Best schools in the Midlands named on primary school offer day
Parents are finding out today if they have secured a place for their kids at their favoured schoolsParents…
Unite members hold rally outside Birmingham Council
SWNS Birmingham bin strike continues after refuse workers reject council’s offer The ongoing refuse workers’ strike in Birmingham…
Birmingham wins bid to host major European robotics fest and it’s a ‘fantastic opportunity’
The forum is expected to net the region more than £1.5 million when it is held in 2027Manufacturing…