Withdraw offer of help in Birmingham bin's crisis, says Wolverhampton's Tory leader
The opposition leader of Wolverhampton Council has called for the city to withdraw its offer of help with the bin crisis in neighbouring Birmingham.
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Councillor Simon Bennett, leader of the opposition Conservative group in the city, accused Birmingham Council leader John Cotton of disrespect after Wolverhampton offered out-of-hours use of its tips to help ease the crisis.
It follows a conference call between local government minister Jim McMahon and West Midland council leaders to end the month-long dispute.
It is understood Walsall and Wolverhampton councils said they were unable to help with bin crews or vehicles, but offered the use of their tips to dispose of the rubbish.
Walsall Council leader Councillor Garry Perry said he received no reply to this offer, and has now withdrawn the offer.
Councillor Bennett called on Wolverhampton Council to follow suit.
"The cheek of Councillor John Cotton, leader of Birmingham Council, to not even acknowledge the support offered to them by Wolverhampton and Walsall is despicable," he said.
Councillor Bennett said he backed the decision by Councillor Stephen Simkins, leader of the ruling Labour group, not to provide either crews or vehicles.
"I urge him to withdraw the offer of tip support following a lack of basic courtesy form Councillor Cotton. I don't think he's up to the job."
