Emily Twinch 26 November 2024

Brum staff call for security review

Birmingham City Council staff have called for a review of security at their offices after three housing staff were injured in a ‘serious incident'.

Trade union Unison said the council's housing options office had been closed and should not be reopened until employees' concerns had been addressed ‘to their satisfaction'.

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