Written questions

Public Appointments: Birmingham City Council

Commons · Question 69719 · Tabled 21 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 4 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Commissioners appointed to oversee Birmingham City Council in reaching a negotiated settlement of the Birmingham bin strikes.

Answer

Answered by Jim McMahon, 4 Sep 2025

Commissioners appointed to Birmingham City Council play a key role in supporting the Council’s recovery and ensuring it returns to a sustainable footing. They provide oversight, advice and challenge across the Council’s operations and exercise all functio...