Dan Peters 05 September 2017

Birmingham CC leader’s future in question over bin dispute

Birmingham City Council leader was battling for his political survival today as he faced down calls to quit over the long-running bin dispute.

The MJ understands that a leadership challenge is in full preparation, with three Labour councillors vying to replace Cllr Clancy but the group split on who should stand against him.

Last week the council announced it was issuing redundancies to protect its legal and financial position but there would be no job losses.

Cllr Clancy agreed to the move recommended by officers despite striking an alternative deal with trade union Unite.

A Labour group meeting last night is believed to have ended in acrimony, with a motion of confidence in Cllr Clancy’s leadership expected to be tabled next week.

To continue reading visit The MJ (£).

Banning urban pesticide use image

Banning urban pesticide use

RSPB and PAN are working on a letter from local councillors calling on the Government to introduce a national ban on urban pesticide use. Find out more below.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

HR Administrator

Sheffield City Council
Grade 4 (£24,294 - £26,421)
As a Council we have bold ambitions for our City and our people are key to delivering excellent services. Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: Sheffield City Council

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Chelmsford City Council
£236.80 per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to train as a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Chelmsford, Essex
Recuriter: Chelmsford City Council

Equalities & Partnerships Officer

Essex County Council
Up to £30512 per annum
Equalities & Partnerships OfficerFixed Term, Full TimeUp to £30,512 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Senior Practitioner (1-year Fixed Term Contract)

Essex County Council
£45217 - £54395 per annum + + 27 Days Leave & Defined Benefit Pension
Senior Practitioner (1-year Secondment / Fixed Term Contract) - Family Support & Protection)Fixed Term, Full Time£45,217 to £54,395 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Outreach and Engagement Worker HAF

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
£26,421 - £28,770 (pay award pending)
The Early Help and Family Engagement Service provide practical help and advice to support families and their children. Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Linkedin Banner

Partner Content

Circular highways is a necessity not an aspiration – and it’s within our grasp

Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.

Support from Effective Energy Group for Local Authorities to Deliver £430m Sustainable Warmth Funded Energy Efficiency Projects

Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.

Pay.UK – the next step in Bacs’ evolution

Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.