Rising tension and claims of intimidation as third day of ‘indefinite’ all out strike ends with no deal Police are at the picket line to help get bin wagons out of the Atlas Road council depot(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) A … Read More
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‘Plague of cockroaches’ warning from Birmingham MP who fears city health emergency
Political figures in Birmingham and the Midlands have reacted with concern and sadness as the bins strike continue to cause chaos Edgbaston MP Preet Gill/a huge pile of bin bags in a Birmingham street(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) High-profile politicians have … Read More
Birmingham tourist tax plan amid fears for arts in the city
The city council’s Liberal Democrats say a tax on tourists will help generate cash to help struggling museums and arts venues Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has had an all-round refresh, with new exhibits and a stronger focus on 20th … Read More
Digbeth pub The Spotted Dog closed after Michael Tighe, 78, charged with sexual assault
The Warwick Street venue was displaying a sign saying ‘closed tonight’ after senior worker accused of offences The sign outside The Spotted Dog pub in Warwick Street, Digbeth, today, Thursday, March 6. A Birmingham pub has temporarily shut after a … Read More
UK households having council tax bills reduced to £0 for next four weeks
Council Tax payers across the UK may be eligible for a two month break from paying the charge in 2025 – with March the second of these months, following a free bill in February too. UK households having council tax … Read More
‘Rat tax’ anger triggers Labour councillor’s defiant ‘no’ vote on Birmingham Budget
Councillor Sam Forsyth was the sole voice of dissent as Birmingham City Council’s majority Labour members met to pass a Budget full of swingeing cuts Cllr Sam Forsyth (Lab, Quinton) spoke openly about her harrowing experience of domestic abuse as … Read More
‘I need help’ says Birmingham mum who feels sick at daughter missing over 70 school days
A mum admitted being a parent of a child who failed to attend school regularly after her teenaged daughter had 143 periods of unauthorised absence A stock image of a silhouette of a woman(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A mum admitted ‘I … Read More
Major proposals for popular Birmingham beauty spot unveiled
Birmingham City Council want to hear residents’ views on the proposed project ahead of construction possibly starting this summer Blossoming bluebells in Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham(Image: Birmingham Live/Nick Wilkinson) Ambitious proposals to transform part of a popular park on … Read More
BirminghamLive readers give verdict on bin strike as ‘all-out’ action looms
By a ratio of three to one, Birmingham Live readers said they did not support the strike, which is set to escalate next month News birminghammail.co.uk 05:30, 27 Feb 2025 Generic picture of bins in Birmingham(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live) BirminghamLive … Read More
Back-to-back funerals in Sutton Coldfield sees special measures to combat traffic
Birmingham City Council’s bereavement services has introduced special measures at new Hall Cemetery in Sutton Coldfield in a bid to avoid the traffic and parking problems of two weeks ago Concerns over back-to-back funerals at a Sutton Coldfield cemetery site … Read More