Birmingham City Council has outlined privatising bin collections as a potential long-term solution to resolve the ongoing 19-month waste collection strike and reduce the risk of future industrial action. However, officials …
Birmingham’s ongoing bin strike is set to cost the city council up to £70 million by the end of the year if left unresolved, according to a leaked internal report. This confidential 40-page document, obtained by …
Starting Monday, June 29, dog walkers across the UK face significantly increased fines for failing to clean up after their dogs. Under the new Crime & Policing Act 2026, local authorities will be empowered to issue Fixed …
Solihull Council has announced the official start date for its new weekly food waste collection service, set to begin on Monday, 5 October. This initiative aims to transform household food waste into renewable energy and …
As the May local elections approach, the Dudley Liberal Democrats are unveiling a proactive plan to boost community engagement and improve public services. Central to their vision is a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund, …
As the Easter bank holiday approaches, UK households should be aware of important changes to bin collection schedules taking place between April 3 and April 11. These shifts, prompted by the holiday period, could result in …
Birmingham’s bin strike saga may be nearing a turning point as Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has extended an invitation to union Unite for urgent talks. The strike, driven by disputes over pay cuts reportedly …
Birmingham residents are all too familiar with the extended bin strike that has disrupted waste collection for over a year. Council tax has surged significantly, yet recycling services remain unused, leaving many to fend for …
As Birmingham’s bin workers’ strike nears its one-year mark, the city council has obtained a High Court injunction banning protestors from blocking its waste depots and disrupting bin collections. The injunction, granted …
As the festive season approaches, Solihull Council reminds residents of important changes to their bin collection schedule this Christmas and New Year period. With increased waste from wrapping paper, holiday food, drinks, …
In spring 2025, Birmingham grappled with an all-out bin strike that left streets piled high with bags of rubbish. As the situation worsened, the city’s Mobile Household Waste Centres (MHWCs) extended their operations to seven …