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
Bin Collection Day Changes for 32,000 UK Households Starting April 13 Saturday, March 14, 2026 waste recycling collections households dorset weymouth portland schedule service council Starting April 13, approximately 32,000 households across Weymouth, Portland, Chickerell, and Osmington will experience changes to their waste and recycling collection schedules. While some residents will have their … Read More
Exclusive Shock Poll Predicts Labour 'Wipeout' in Birmingham Local Elections Friday, March 13, 2026 labour birmingham elections council independents greens reformuk poll politics westmidlands A new exclusive poll reveals a devastating forecast for Labour in the upcoming all-out Birmingham City Council election, predicting the party will retain only a handful of seats after 14 years in control. The poll, conducted … Read More
‘They don’t care about us,’ say Walsall residents opposing new school at Reedswood Park Wednesday, March 11, 2026 walsall education reedswoodpark school residents environment safety departmentforeducation council community Three sisters living next to the proposed site for a new £50 million free school in Walsall have voiced their frustration, accusing decision-makers of neglecting local residents. Julie Petty and Jayne Cooney, both 65, along … Read More
Dudley Council Leader Pursues Permanent Waste Disposal Solution Amid MP Criticism Wednesday, March 11, 2026 dudley waste recycling council tip anchorlane popup mp coseley services Dudley Council is actively seeking a permanent household waste disposal facility for the northern part of the borough. While temporary pop-up tips have been established and funded, the council’s leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, … Read More
Birmingham Resident Left Without Water for Over a Week After Leak at Wickets Tower Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham leak wateroutage edgbaston wicketstower residents council repair disruption communication A frustrated resident of Birmingham’s Wickets Tower, Jemma, has been unable to leave her flat or enjoy her time off after a persistent water leak left her building without running water for more than a week. The trouble began … Read More