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…
Trash overflows due to strike action, attracting vermin and raising health fears among Birmingham, UK residents. Rubbish Piles Up in UK City Streets Attracting Rats; Strike Blamed A UK city’s streets are filled with trash. Industrial action caused this problem, and stray animals are scavenging through the rubbish. Residents fear this situation harms their health.…
A disabled Birmingham dad is devastated by the poor repair work after his council house flooded. Birmingham Council House Repair Leaves Disabled Dad In Tears Shaun Shipley felt awful after seeing his home’s repairs. His council house flooded after heavy rain last year, and water seeped in under the front door. The water damaged Shaun’s…
Birmingham City Council auctions five properties, quickly raising £809,000 to address funding gaps. Birmingham Council Sells Property to Raise Funds Amid Financial Crisis Birmingham City Council needed cash. They sold five properties at auction on February 7. The sales happened in about thirty minutes. The council must get £1 billion by 2026. This money will…