Residents are worried about increased mice due to uncollected bins for 5 weeks on a Birmingham estate. Birmingham Residents Fear Bigger Problems Due to Missed Bin Collections Residents worry about mice on a Birmingham estate. Missed trash pickups cause this concern, as trash piles up at the Five Ways estate. The bin store often overflows…
New HMO application rejected by Birmingham council after resident complaints about existing HMO impact. Birmingham HMO Plan Denied After Residents Complain: Area Already Surrounded People living there complained. They were upset about drug dealing. Anti-social behavior bothered them too. Violence from some nearby houses caused worry. These houses are called HMOs. The council rejected a…
Sutton Coldfield schools face a health hazard due to uncollected rubbish, attracting rats and creating a foul stench. School Rubbish Crisis Rats, Smell, Health Hazards in Sutton Coldfield Headteachers in Sutton Coldfield are upset. Their schools’ bins are not being collected and this is causing a health hazard. Trash is piling up at schools, attracting…
Budget meeting delayed due to government decision on council tax. £11 million shortfall. New meeting date set for March 4. Birmingham Budget Meeting Postponed in Unexpected Setback Birmingham City Council had to move its budget meeting. The council could not agree on the budget as planned. The new meeting date is Tuesday, March 4. The…
Council responds after a West Heath dad says home repairs after flooding were poorly done. Birmingham Council Responds to Distressed Dad’s Poor Home Repair The city council responded to Shaun’s repair complaints. Shaun complained about repair quality on his home. Shaun Shipley’s house flooded. The council recently repaired his flood-damaged home, but Shaun thinks the…
Birmingham binman describes facing angry residents with weapons and pay cut concerns amid strikes. Binman Says Residents Chase Them with Machetes Due to Misunderstandings A Birmingham binman named Will spoke about his job. He said it’s often misunderstood by the public. Will shared that he and coworkers face dangers. Some residents chase them with weapons…
Sutton Coldfield residents face a second tax increase in 2025. Birmingham and its town council both plan rises. Birmingham Suburb Faces Second Council Tax Hike in 2025 Sutton Coldfield residents will soon pay more council tax. Birmingham City Council is raising its tax 7.5%. The town council will also increase its share by 20%. This…
Muslim families in Birmingham accuse the council of disrespect. They say burial rules are overlooked at a local cemetery. Birmingham Cemetery Burial Rules Overlooked Say Muslim Families Muslim families feel disrespected, and they worry the council ignores their burial wishes. Birmingham City Council faces criticism due to issues at Sutton New Hall Cemetery. People complain…
Bin workers in Birmingham strike over job cuts causing disruption. Residents fear service cuts and health risks. Birmingham Bin Strike Divides Opinion: Should Workers Take Action? Birmingham’s bin strike causes problems. Trash is piling up. People are getting angry and worried. Bin workers started a big strike because of their disagreement with the council about…
Joanne Roney, Birmingham’s new council leader, pledges to rebuild the city and improve core services swiftly. Birmingham’s New Leader Aims to Transform City at an Unprecedented Pace Birmingham City Council needs quick fixes. The new boss says she wants to help residents. Joanne Roney grew up in Birmingham. She promises to dedicate herself to the…