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Council digs ditches to keep unauthorised camps off parks

Trenches have appeared at Daisy Farm Park, Manningford Road and Chinn Brook after a summer of encampments across the city.

19 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

A former special school near Redditch fetched £1.2m, and more sales are lined up for 22 October and 9 December.

18 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

Alan Feeney has resigned from Birmingham and Solihull councils after an ITV News recording, saying "there is no excuse for my comments".

17 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

Police and the fire service say tests found no hazardous material in the package delivered to Dr Charlie Latchford's home.

16 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

Roger Harmer says an agreement to end the dispute is with Grant Thornton, which could still veto it.

15 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

A council report says the pilot with fortnightly general waste recycled more and costs £14m a year less to run.

14 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

Council and Politics

Summerfield Children's Centre is one of several sites going before a property meeting as the council works towards a £750m sales target.

13 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

Council and Politics

The national inquiry can compel witnesses and documents, and every group on the council has backed its arrival in the city.

12 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

Council and Politics

Lower the Flags Brum says the roundabout belongs to everyone; the group that put them up plans to replace them.

11 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

The council's case returns to court on 2 November, and its costs had passed £5,300 before the first hearing.

10 October 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council