Hussain

It can now also be reported that Mohammed Shahzad, 44, Naheem Akram, 48, and Nisar Hussain, 41, were remanded in custody in January.

Shafaq Hussain from End the Bin Strike, who organised the meeting in Bordesley, said the dispute had gone on too long and had seen an "unacceptable" environmental impact.

Mr Hussain, who estimated about 150 people attended the meeting, said talks held at the arbitration service Acas had failed and people now wanted an independent panel to be created to take over negotiations.

"If the commissioners or the leader of the council are not negotiating directly with the union, there is going to be a stalemate," Mr Hussain said.

Residents had wanted council leader John Cotton to attend, Mr Hussain said, but he declined.