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- John Cotton announced a basis for a deal with Unite to end the Birmingham bin strike that has left tens of thousands of tonnes of waste uncollected.
- The dispute began in January 2025 after the council eliminated the Waste Recycling and Collection Officer role and cut pay for bin truck drivers.
- Unite has halted Labour affiliation fees and suspended Birmingham councillors’ union memberships in response to the stalemate.
