Council and Politics

Council and Politics

Council report says Birmingham is moving "from recovery to renewal"

The leader says budgets are close to balanced for three years, but the report lists inequality, child poverty and youth unemployment among the city's challenges.

24 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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No "two-tier" bin service for exempt housing, says waste chief

A draft report published by mistake suggested supported exempt accommodation could keep weekly collections if the rest of the city went fortnightly.

23 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Keir Starmer made a core participant in grooming gangs inquiry

The former prime minister could be asked to give evidence to the national inquiry, which is examining failings in Birmingham and five other places.

23 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Residents asked for their views on budgets after "punishing" years

The council's draft financial plan warns of a gap of £88.2m by 2029/30 unless action is taken, as the coalition promises no return to salami-slicing.

21 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Council leader says "we should be honest" as library repairs slip

Works on six Birmingham libraries, including Erdington, will not start until January after delays to funding approval and tendering.

21 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Council digs ditches to keep unauthorised camps off parks

Trenches have appeared at Daisy Farm Park, Manningford Road and Chinn Brook after a summer of encampments across the city.

19 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Council raises £5.6 million from property auctions this year

A former special school near Redditch fetched £1.2m, and more sales are lined up for 22 October and 9 December.

18 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Shard End faces by-election after councillor quits over racist remarks

Alan Feeney has resigned from Birmingham and Solihull councils after an ITV News recording, saying "there is no excuse for my comments".

17 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Reform councillor sent package he feared contained asbestos

Police and the fire service say tests found no hazardous material in the package delivered to Dr Charlie Latchford's home.

16 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Bin strike deal is waiting on the auditors, says council leader

Roger Harmer says an agreement to end the dispute is with Grant Thornton, which could still veto it.

15 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live