Striking Bin Workers Claim Public Support Grows Amid Lengthy Pay Dispute Monday, March 16, 2026 strike bins birmingham publicsupport paydispute union workers unite council industrialaction Birmingham’s bin workers, who have been on strike for over a year, say public opinion has shifted strongly in their favor amid ongoing pay disputes with the city council. At a rally outside Tyseley bin depot on March 11, … Read More
The Long Road to One Year of Birmingham Bins Strike: Turmoil and Uncertain Future Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham strike bins waste council unite industrialaction recycling budget finance Today marks a significant and troubling milestone for Birmingham as the bin workers’ all-out strike reaches its one-year anniversary, marking 12 months of ongoing disruption and unresolved conflict. The roots of this … Read More
Tewkesbury Proposes Fines for Leaving Wheelie Bins on Streets Amid Conservation Concerns Saturday, February 14, 2026 tewkesbury bins conservation fines pilot civicsociety wheeliebins propertyvalues tourism accessibility Residents in the picturesque market town of Tewkesbury may soon face fines for leaving their wheelie bins on public pavements, as part of a proposed six-month pilot scheme addressing ongoing concerns about the impact of bin … Read More
Birmingham Residents Threaten Direct Action Over Months-Long Bin Collection Delay Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham bins rubbish infestation residents directaction wastecollection exterminators mice rats Residents of Edward Road in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, are voicing serious frustration over an ongoing waste collection issue, warning they may resort to direct action if the mounting rubbish is not cleared promptly. Tony … Read More
Binman Reveals Simple Trick to Ensure Your Wheelie Bin Always Finds Its Way Home Saturday, January 31, 2026 binman bins wastecollection recycling refusecollection wheeliebins numberlabels rubbish binrecycling trashcollection It’s frustrating to wheel your bins out for collection, only to find the wrong bin returned to your property—or worse, bins left abandoned in the street. Ashley, known online as ‘The No1 Binman’, has shared a … Read More
MPs Urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Act on Prolonged Birmingham Bins Strike Tuesday, January 27, 2026 birmingham strike bins labour unite paycuts council industrialaction keirstarmer mps More than 30 Members of Parliament have called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing Birmingham bins strike, which has persisted for over a year. On January 27, thirty-five MPs … Read More