Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 4 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Monday, 14 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Pest Control: Birmingham

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing additional funding to Birmingham City Council for pest control services.

Answer: The government is working closely with Birmingham and continues to monitor the disruption caused by the bin strikes and the associated public health risks to the residents of the city. The council continues to manage local service delivery and has put in place measures to deal with the accumulated street backlog which has developed, and is supported by mutual aid from neighbouring authorities. The council has also taken measures to deal with pests including setting baiting stations in key waste hotspot areas, and are considering further measures to support households. The department continues to play its part in supporting the council where necessary and cross government mechanisms have been activated to ensure a coordinated response.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 44226
Session: 2024-26
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Subjects: Birmingham City Council Finance Pest control
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