How the Birmingham Bins Strike Unfolded in 11 Key Moments – and What Lies Ahead Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham bins strike unite union recycling waste protests council politics This year, Birmingham has witnessed a dramatic and prolonged bins strike that turned neighborhoods into scenes of piled-up waste, sparked furious protests, and even featured a giant rat costume drawing national attention. The … Read More
Avoiding Financial Meltdown and Security Guards: Two Snapshots of Dudley in 2025 Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dudley council budget politics protests immigration regeneration metro finance welfare As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments … Read More
Prominent Birmingham Jewish Leader Condemns Villa Park Fan Ban as ‘A Dark Day’ for the City Friday, November 7, 2025 birmingham antisemitism maccabitelaviv villapark fanban exclusion community protests inclusivity football sport Simone Schehtman, chair of West Midlands Friends of Israel and a prominent voice within Birmingham’s Jewish community, has delivered an emotional warning about the impact of the recent fan ban on the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Villa … Read More