Birmingham City Council

The move is agreed after two councillors proposed it for a meeting on Tuesday.

About 150 people attend a gathering in Bordesley, with more to be held across Birmingham.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns the strike will continue for "as long as it takes".

Unite the Union calls for further negotiations after weeks of waiting for a deal offer to be made.

A High Court ruling on an interim injunction over bin lorry delays, is extended permanently.

Residents who paid for rubbish to be removed say they were shocked to find it dumped at an old tower block.

Sutton Park, Sheldon Country Park and Lickey Hills Country Park face charges from the council.

Sir Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield, says "everything is happening behind closed doors".