West Midlands mayor calls for urgent resolution to Birmingham bin strikes

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker urged Birmingham City Council and Unite to resolve the bin strikes before Tuesday’s full walkout.

The strikes, ongoing since January over pay and conditions, have left streets “increasingly filthy.”

Unite cited job losses as a key issue, while a petition with 4,000 signatures warned of worsening waste and pests.

The council defended its offer but admitted more disruption was likely.