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Birmingham City Council has recently obtained a court order to prevent waste vehicles from being blocked at depots. Due to ongoing strike action by refuse workers, the council estimates that over 12,000 tonnes of uncollected waste have accumulated on the streets this week. The disruptions in waste collections are attributed to industrial action undertaken by pickets, as confirmed by police who have reduced their presence at the sites.
During the initial stages of the strike, collection delays were in part caused by picket lines obstructing trucks from leaving waste facilities. The striking workers asserted that they were only halting lorries in case of safety concerns; however, instances of conflict prompted criticism from Labour council leader John Cotton. West Midlands Police recently stated that the conditions requiring special powers were no longer being met, although they would maintain a presence at the depots. Conversely, the council reported an escalation in disturbances at their facilities, with workers and vehicles being hindered in their duties.
Late on Friday, the council secured a temporary injunction in place until Thursday when a further legal hearing is scheduled. The council emphasized the necessity of maintaining public health standards, stating that waste clearance is crucial in this regard. Despite their efforts to collaborate with Unite and avoid legal action, the council felt compelled to pursue the court order. The ongoing dispute surrounding proposed pay cuts for bin lorry drivers has led to over three months of disrupted rubbish collections, with negotiations stalled over the past 11 weeks. Unite has criticized government-appointed commissioners overseeing the council, holding them accountable for the lack of progress in resolving the issue
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