In a video explainer for Birmingham Eastside, James Hickman explains how England’s local elections work and how the May 7 local elections have affected Birmingham City Council.
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Voters will be choosing from more candidates than ever in Birmingham's 2026 local elections. Birmingham Eastside dug into the data to find out where the hottest seats are,
Nine months into Birmingham's bin strikes, why are refuse workers still on strike — and how have the strikes affected the city? In a special video explainer for Birmingham
What is the deeper impact of the refuse workforce’s ongoing industrial action? Daisy Dilys Bourne and James Henry Hickman speak to a union representative, striking bin workers — and members
What do political parties' manifestos say about their priorities in this year's general election — and how have those changed since 2019? In a special analysis for Birmingham
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) polls will take place on May 2. Birmingham Eastside spoke to political expert Alistair Jones about the history and functions of the role, and
