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Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 15 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, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Commissioners appointed to oversee Birmingham City Council on negotiations with Unite.

Answer

The department engages regularly with Birmingham City Council and Commissioners, as is normal for all Councils under intervention, and continues to monitor the disruption caused by the bin strikes and the associated impact to the residents of the city.

The waste dispute is a local issue and is rightly being dealt with by the Council. The Government has no formal role in this matter. Waste management funding arrangements are also a matter for the Council and the department does not pay for waste management services on behalf of councils.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104074
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Birmingham Industrial disputes Waste disposal Unite
Link
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