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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 5 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Waste Disposal: Birmingham

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 14 April 2025, to Question 43564, on Waste Disposal: Birmingham, what discussions he and his Ministers have had with Unite on the Birmingham bin strike since his appointment.

Answer

Since being appointed in September 2025, the Secretary of State has met with Unite and urged the Trade Union to bring the dispute to a close for the benefit of Birmingham’s residents.

The waste dispute remains a local issue and is rightly being dealt with by Birmingham City Council.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
102770
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
Birmingham Waste disposal Strikes Unite
Link
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