00:00Birmingham City Council and Unite remain locked in a dispute over the bin strike as new figures
00:06set out the cost to taxpayers.
00:08A report by the council's finance director says direct and one-off costs could reach
00:13£14.6 million if the action continues to the end of March.
00:19The authority says spending includes street cleansing, security and extra support to manage
00:25waste.
00:26Unite argues a fair deal would cost less and says negotiations must restart.
00:31The council disputes claims of large pay cuts and says its offer was fair, reasonable and
00:36protects the public purse amid ongoing talks and continued disruption.
00:41Residents say missed collections continue to cause frustration.
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