Birmingham city council
Coverage of Birmingham city council in the Nexus archive.
- Birmingham City Council pays itself nearly £500,000 in charges and fines because its own vehicles break its Clean Air Zone policy
Birmingham City Council has paid itself nearly £500,000 in charges and fines after its own vehicles violated the city's Clean Air Zone policy. The situation highlights a conflict of interest as the council both enforces and breaches the environmental regulations it established.
- Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains
Reform UK has made significant gains in a local election, prompting concerns among minority groups about a potential rise in racism. The outgoing Labour leader, John Cotton, urged the next administration to champion diversity. Reform UK emerged as the largest party with 22 councillors.
- Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership
The Labour party has lost control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership, with Reform, Greens, and pro-Gaza independents making significant gains. No party has yet won an overall majority, reflecting wider political fragmentation across England. The results mark a significant shift in the UK's second-largest city.
- Labour faces 'bin fire' in Birmingham with Reform and pro-Gaza independents poised to shatter party's dominance of crisis-hit City Council
The Labour party is facing a potential loss of dominance in Birmingham's City Council due to challenges from Reform and pro-Gaza independent candidates. This comes amidst a crisis hitting the city council. The outcome may significantly impact the city's political landscape.
- Birmingham council leader says end of city’s bin strike ‘within sight’
The Birmingham bin strike, which began in January 2025, is nearing resolution as the city council offers improved terms to refuse workers. Council leader John Cotton, a Labour member, stated the new proposal aims to end the long-running dispute.