Council and Politics

Council and Politics

Bin strike deal could go to cabinet within weeks, says council leader

Councillor Roger Harmer says a proposal to end the dispute with Unite, which began in January 2025, could reach cabinet in late September or early October.

17 September 2026 · Source: Express & Star (Local Democracy Reporting Service)

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Second High Court hearing set for council's flag injunction bid

Birmingham City Council's application for an injunction over flags attached to street furniture returns to court on 30 September after the first hearing was adjourned.

15 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Chairs appointed for all nine of Birmingham's £180m Pride in Place areas

Resident-led boards in nine neighbourhoods can now start deciding how to spend up to £20m each over the next decade.

17 August 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Council leaders urge Greensquare Accord to sell Stirchley co-op homes at agreed price

An open letter from the council leadership says the community-led scheme has been left in limbo, with businesses struggling and future residents at risk of homelessness.

5 August 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Lib Dem, Green and independent coalition takes control of the council

Roger Harmer becomes leader and Julien Pritchard deputy leader, promising to "get the basics right" and tackle the bin strike.

5 June 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Zaker Choudhry installed as Lord Mayor of Birmingham

The Bordesley Green councillor, who arrived in the city aged 14 in 1969, becomes the city's first citizen for the year.

20 May 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Council budget approved by 40 votes to 37, with £40m for cleaner streets

The first budget since the Section 114 notice was lifted also protects libraries and funds youth services to tackle knife crime.

3 March 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Council leader declares Birmingham no longer 'bankrupt' as £130m boost unveiled

Almost two and a half years after its Section 114 notice, the council has published a balanced budget with extra money for cleaner, safer streets.

3 February 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Bin strike has cost council £14m as blacklisting row erupts

A recording suggested agency workers who joined picket lines would not get permanent jobs, as questions grow over the equal pay figure.

15 October 2025 · Source: Wikipedia

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Council declares major incident as bin strike leaves 17,000 tonnes of rubbish

The all-out strike by Unite members began on 11 March over the removal of the WRCO role.

31 March 2025 · Source: Wikipedia