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6 days ago
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Union to challenge bin strike picket court order
Unite the Union has said it is preparing to challenge a court order which prevents its members from delaying bin lorries leaving depots in Birmingham. An interim injunction was granted by the High Court on 23 May, after collections were said to have been disrupted by striking workers. The union added it had agreed to abide by the law on picketing and would continue to conduct a lawful, peaceful protest. Birmingham City Council said it had applied for the order to continue on an indefinite basis so workers were "freely able to leave their depots", and its efforts to resolve the dispute continued. Police recently scaled down their presence on picket lines, where they had been helping to ensure bin trucks could leave to prevent waste piling up on city streets. The council said on Friday it had sought the injunction after seeing "an increase in disruption" at depots, with "workers and vehicles being prevented from doing their job". The West Midlands force withdrew after stating the issues did "not meet the threshold" to impose powers under Section 14 of the Public Order Act. However, Unite said it believed the injunction should not have been granted. "Unite was given no proper notice of the hearing and had no opportunity to present our side of the case," it said in a statement. The authority said it acknowledged that everyone had the right to protest and the union had the right to organise picketing in line with their statutory rights. "The terms of the order which Unite has now agreed is designed to ensure that this is all done within the confines of the law," it added. Workers who are members of the union have been involved in all-out industrial action since 11 March in a pay row that now also includes a dispute over bin lorry drivers' wages. On Thursday morning, bin workers on the picket line at the city's depot in Tyseley allowed trucks manned by agency staff to leave. However, there was a queue of lorries waiting to leave at about 06:45 BST, as those on strike spent several minutes talking to each crew, explaining why they were on strike. About 40 bin workers were on the picket line, with most gathered on the opposite side of the road. The BBC's Bob Hockenhull said there was one police car on site, and described the atmosphere as "good humoured". "There is no threats, no intimidation, we are happy to talk to the agency staff in the wagons," said Steve, who was on the picket line in Tyseley. "But if they don't want, they're free to drive straight out. "It's their choice to stop and talk or drive straight through." Another striking bin worker, Wayne Bishop, added: "It's starting to hit my bank balance and I'm glad I've got strong family and friends to help me if need be." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Council gets court order over bin lorry blocking Union blames council for lack of bin strike deal Why are Birmingham bin workers on strike? Birmingham City Council Unite the Union
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Union to challenge bin strike picket court order
Unite the Union has said it is preparing to challenge a court order which prevents its members from delaying bin lorries leaving depots in Birmingham. An interim injunction was granted by the High Court on 23 May, after collections were said to have been disrupted by striking workers. The union added it had agreed to abide by the law on picketing and would continue to conduct a lawful, peaceful protest. Birmingham City Council said it had applied for the order to continue on an indefinite basis so workers were "freely able to leave their depots", and its efforts to resolve the dispute continued. Police recently scaled down their presence on picket lines, where they had been helping to ensure bin trucks could leave to prevent waste piling up on city streets. The council said on Friday it had sought the injunction after seeing "an increase in disruption" at depots, with "workers and vehicles being prevented from doing their job". The West Midlands force withdrew after stating the issues did "not meet the threshold" to impose powers under Section 14 of the Public Order Act. However, Unite said it believed the injunction should not have been granted. "Unite was given no proper notice of the hearing and had no opportunity to present our side of the case," it said in a statement. The authority said it acknowledged that everyone had the right to protest and the union had the right to organise picketing in line with their statutory rights. "The terms of the order which Unite has now agreed is designed to ensure that this is all done within the confines of the law," it added. Workers who are members of the union have been involved in all-out industrial action since 11 March in a pay row that now also includes a dispute over bin lorry drivers' wages. On Thursday morning, bin workers on the picket line at the city's depot in Tyseley allowed trucks manned by agency staff to leave. However, there was a queue of lorries waiting to leave at about 06:45 BST, as those on strike spent several minutes talking to each crew, explaining why they were on strike. About 40 bin workers were on the picket line, with most gathered on the opposite side of the road. The BBC's Bob Hockenhull said there was one police car on site, and described the atmosphere as "good humoured". "There is no threats, no intimidation, we are happy to talk to the agency staff in the wagons," said Steve, who was on the picket line in Tyseley. "But if they don't want, they're free to drive straight out. "It's their choice to stop and talk or drive straight through." Another striking bin worker, Wayne Bishop, added: "It's starting to hit my bank balance and I'm glad I've got strong family and friends to help me if need be." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Council gets court order over bin lorry blocking Union blames council for lack of bin strike deal Why are Birmingham bin workers on strike? Birmingham City Council Unite the Union
BBC News
6 days ago
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Unite to challenge Birmingham bin strike picket court order
Unite the Union has said it is preparing to challenge a court order which prevents its members from delaying bin lorries leaving depots in interim injunction was granted by the High Court on 23 May, after collections were said to have been disrupted by striking union added it had agreed to abide by the law on picketing and would continue to conduct a lawful, peaceful City Council said it had applied for the order to continue on an indefinite basis so workers were "freely able to leave their depots", and its efforts to resolve the dispute continued. Police recently scaled down their presence on picket lines, where they had been helping to ensure bin trucks could leave to prevent waste piling up on city council said on Friday it had sought the injunction after seeing "an increase in disruption" at depots, with "workers and vehicles being prevented from doing their job".The West Midlands force withdrew after stating the issues did "not meet the threshold" to impose powers under Section 14 of the Public Order Act. However, Unite said it believed the injunction should not have been granted."Unite was given no proper notice of the hearing and had no opportunity to present our side of the case," it said in a statement. The authority said it acknowledged that everyone had the right to protest and the union had the right to organise picketing in line with their statutory rights."The terms of the order which Unite has now agreed is designed to ensure that this is all done within the confines of the law," it who are members of the union have been involved in all-out industrial action since 11 March in a pay row that now also includes a dispute over bin lorry drivers' wages. On Thursday morning, bin workers on the picket line at the city's depot in Tyseley allowed trucks manned by agency staff to there was a queue of lorries waiting to leave at about 06:45 BST, as those on strike spent several minutes talking to each crew, explaining why they were on 40 bin workers were on the picket line, with most gathered on the opposite side of the BBC's Bob Hockenhull said there was one police car on site, and described the atmosphere as "good humoured". "There is no threats, no intimidation, we are happy to talk to the agency staff in the wagons," said Steve, who was on the picket line in Tyseley."But if they don't want, they're free to drive straight out. "It's their choice to stop and talk or drive straight through."Another striking bin worker, Wayne Bishop, added: "It's starting to hit my bank balance and I'm glad I've got strong family and friends to help me if need be." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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New bin lorries to collect food with other waste
Plans to buy 41 new bin lorries have been approved by ruling council executives in two parts of Lincolnshire. The fleet is set to be ordered by East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council and will be capable of collecting recycling, rubbish and food waste at the same time. All councils are required by law to have a weekly food waste collection in place by April 2026. The new vehicles will have "pods" that allow food waste to be collected alongside other types of rubbish. East Lindsey council said it planned to purchase 27 and Boston 14. Councillor Callum Butler, who leads on environmental services at Boston council, said: "By investing in modern, integrated vehicles and supporting residents through the transition, we're ensuring we can deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that meets legal requirements and supports our environmental goals." East Lindsey council said the decision would enable "a streamlined collection service", with residents putting out food waste on the same day as their usual bin collections. Councillor Martin Foster, from East Lindsey council, said it was "a vital step". He added: "It's not just about meeting targets – it's about making a meaningful difference to how we manage waste and protect our environment for the future." The councils are expected to appoint a food waste engagement officer to help manage the rollout next year. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Food waste bins for England in recycling reform Lincolnshire County Council Boston Borough Council East Lindsey District Council
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Business
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New Lincolnshire bin lorries to collect food with other waste
Plans to buy 41 new bin lorries have been approved by ruling council executives in two parts of Lincolnshire. The fleet is set to be ordered by East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council and will be capable of collecting recycling, rubbish and food waste at the same councils are required by law to have a weekly food waste collection in place by April new vehicles will have "pods" that allow food waste to be collected alongside other types of rubbish. East Lindsey council said it planned to purchase 27 and Boston 14. Councillor Callum Butler, who leads on environmental services at Boston council, said: "By investing in modern, integrated vehicles and supporting residents through the transition, we're ensuring we can deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service that meets legal requirements and supports our environmental goals."East Lindsey council said the decision would enable "a streamlined collection service", with residents putting out food waste on the same day as their usual bin Martin Foster, from East Lindsey council, said it was "a vital step". He added: "It's not just about meeting targets – it's about making a meaningful difference to how we manage waste and protect our environment for the future."The councils are expected to appoint a food waste engagement officer to help manage the rollout next year. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
