POLITICS● LOWAug 2 · Aug 2, 2026, 5:00 PM
Birmingham council spends £30K funding Pakistan festival despite bin strike hell
express.co.uk · United Kingdom
Birmingham council allocated £30,000 for a Pakistan festival amid a refuse collection strike, raising questions about public spending priorities. This highlights a local government controversy concerning resource allocation during a public service disruption.
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