Birmingham bin strike3 hrs agoLeader offers rosier assessment - and an apologyThe leader of Birmingham City Council considers the city's fortunes as a certain anniversary looms.3 hrs ago19 Feb 2026Wheelie bin delivery for rubbish strewn streetResidents in Brookfields, Hockley, has not had wheelie bins due to the layout of the houses.19 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Bin collections suspended because of 'mega-picket'The city council says it is suspending collections because it expects disruption at all depots.30 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Residents protest and call for end to bin strikeIt's exactly a year since bin workers in Birmingham staged their first walkout.27 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Garden waste service not being reintroduced yetThe seasonal service was suspended last spring due to the industrial action.18 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Bin strike reaches one-year mark with no end in sightUnite says there will be no end to the strikes until there is a fair deal for the bin workers.6 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Fortnightly bin collections approved by councilFortnightly bin collections for Birmingham residents will be introduced in summer 2026.10 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Bin collections resume after agency staff picketA petition to end the strikes launches signed by 115 Labour politicians as agency staff return to work.2 Dec 202517 Nov 2025Birmingham agency bin staff to strike over bullyingUnite say the staff are not crossing picket lines, due to intimidation at the council's refuse section.17 Nov 2025...
