Birmingham Council Seeks Court Injunction to Halt Bin Strike Protests
We are providing live coverage from Birmingham County Court this morning, where Birmingham City Council is pursuing an injunction to stop bin strike supporters from obstructing its trucks and delaying waste collections.
Unusual Legal Action Against Protestors
The city council has taken the unusual step of seeking a court order against 'persons unknown,' a broad term intended to encompass any and all protestors involved in disruptive demonstrations at the gates of its four bin depots.
According to the council's claim, groups of 'unknown activists' have been engaged in 'blockades' for six months, causing an 'unacceptable' impact on city residents due to delayed bin collections. These disruptions have recently escalated with a series of 'megapickets' that twice shut down all collections entirely.
Protestors Rally Against Court Bid
Protestors were planning to gather outside the court today to demonstrate their opposition to the council's legal bid. They have labeled the action as 'disgraceful,' arguing that the council should focus on resolving the ongoing strike rather than using the courts to ban lawful opposition.
We will continue to bring you live updates throughout the morning from Birmingham County Court on Bull Street, where the hearing is currently taking place.
