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Council and Politics

Fortnightly rubbish collections proposed for the whole city

A council report says the pilot with fortnightly general waste recycled more and costs £14m a year less to run.

14 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

Council and Politics

Summerfield Children's Centre is one of several sites going before a property meeting as the council works towards a £750m sales target.

14 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

Council and Politics

The national inquiry can compel witnesses and documents, and every group on the council has backed its arrival in the city.

13 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

Council and Politics

Lower the Flags Brum says the roundabout belongs to everyone; the group that put them up plans to replace them.

11 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

The council's case returns to court on 2 November, and its costs had passed £5,300 before the first hearing.

10 October 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

Council and Politics

Councillors warned of an "over-concentration" but feared losing an appeal and paying costs.

9 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

Steven Knight's Digbeth Loc Studios is the preferred partner for a £35m creative neighbourhood on Fazeley Street.

8 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

George Dixon Primary School in Edgbaston was included in the paperwork for a caretaker's house.

7 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

Council and Politics

Roger Harmer says the council is waiting for final advice from its auditors before taking a decision.

6 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

Council and Politics

Andrew Griffith pledged to abolish the Environment Agency and scrap the Future Homes Standard.

6 October 2026 Source: Envirotec