Rob Mayor

The GMB union says it is gauging interest from its members for possible future strike action.

Collections were severely disrupted due to "industrial action by pickets" at waste depots.

New mountains of binbags on Birmingham streets are feared as bin lorries remain locked in depots.

The month-long walkout has seen bin bags and fly-tipped rubbish piled high on Birmingham's streets.

A strike by hundreds of Birmingham refuse workers has seen rubbish piled high on streets.

One resident in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, says he has trapped 17 rats in two months.

MPs are debating whether to introduce a law to ban people from sharing blueprints to make weapons.

A £43m cut to adult social care services is among the council's latest plans to balance its books.

Richard Parker says the initiative supports the region's night-time economy and its high streets.

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Conservative MP Suzanne Webb says Birmingham's unequal pay row is 'absolutely scandalous'.

BBC West Midlands political editor Rob Mayor observes highs and lows of a dramatic mayoral election.

The Conservatives also describe as "vile" the comment made in the West Midlands mayoralty race.

The council is being urged to get around the negotiating table or face having to close schools.

The authority says its unable to put together its budget until it hears back from ministers.

John Cotton says he will work with staff and unions as Birmingham City Council looks to cut jobs.

The Birmingham MP says “false vaccine messages” are spreading quicker than official health advice.

The GMB union is reacting after Birmingham City Council says up to 600 jobs could be made redundant.