Category : Council Services


Royal Mail Delays Hit 88 UK Postcodes

Royal Mail has issued an apology as 88 postcodes face delivery delays due to issues at mail centres in Chelmsford and Norwich, with a full list of affected areas provided.

Royal Mail Stamp Prices Increase Next Month

First-class stamps will increase to £1.80 and second-class to 91p from April 7, marking a 181% rise over a decade. Royal Mail cites falling letter volumes and rising delivery costs, while consumer groups criticize poor performance.

Royal Mail Warns of Major Delivery Delays in 44 Postcodes

Royal Mail has alerted 44 UK postcodes about significant mail delivery delays due to local office issues, including high sick absence and resourcing problems, affecting areas across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Birmingham Tip Truck Visits: Dates and Locations

Birmingham City Council has scheduled free tip truck visits across the city for the next week to help residents manage waste during the ongoing bin strike, with details on accepted items and locations.

Binman's Tip to Get Your Wheelie Bin Back

A refuse collector known as 'The No1 Binman' explains why bins get misplaced and shares a straightforward solution to guarantee your bin returns to your property after collection.

Birmingham Bin Strike: 'Megapicket' Halts Collections

Birmingham residents face another day of missed bin collections as a large-scale 'megapicket' protest by campaigners and striking workers disrupts city-wide services, with the industrial action now entering its second year.

Birmingham Bin Collections Cancelled Over Safety

Birmingham City Council suspends all bin collections on Friday due to a major 'megapicket' protest at depots, citing health and safety concerns as the industrial dispute enters its 14th month.

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