00:00Rubbish collections are one of the most visible services any council provides, and Birmingham's
00:06long bin dispute has affected daily life across the city.
00:11The Labour leader of the council, John Cotton, says an end is now within sight after fresh
00:16talks.
00:17The dispute began over plans to remove waste recycling and collection officer roles, which
00:23the council says was to make the service more effective.
00:26Unite the union says affected staff faced major pay losses.
00:31The council has disputed the union's figures through the process.
00:35Strike action has left rubbish piled up in some streets with recycling collections suspended
00:41for residents across Birmingham neighbourhoods.
00:44Unite says a revised offer would recognise workers' concerns and must be voted on by its
00:50members before any scrutiny can take effect.
00:53The political timing is also under scrutiny.
00:56The council elections are approaching and opposition parties say the announcement looks like a pre-election
01:03move.
01:04Labour rejects that characterisation and says negotiations have been difficult and the city
01:10has now a possible route forward clearly.
01:13Still, there is no settled deal.
01:16The detail of any offer has not been published and government-approved commissioners remain involved
01:23because of Birmingham City Council's financial position.
01:26Until then, the strike remains unresolved.
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