Birmingham Park Overrun by Rats and Rubbish
Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green has become a fly-tipping hotspot, with residents reporting rats, foul smells, and safety concerns for children.
Category : Clean Streets
£80 Fines for Incorrect Bin Presentation from March 31
Households in England face £80 fines for incorrect bin presentation from March 31 under Simpler Recycling scheme, with Labour clarifying £400 fine reports are inaccurate.
Willenhall Fly-Tipping Crisis: Councillor Demands Action
Springvale and Ann Street in Willenhall, Walsall, have become a persistent fly-tipping hotspot, with waste ranging from rubble to a lorry and caravan dumped regularly, prompting local councillor Simran Cheema to call for urgent enforcement action from Wal
Walsall Council Told to Act on Growing Flytipping Crisis
Walsall Council faces criticism over inaction at a major flytipping hotspot in Willenhall, with councillors demanding enforcement of a £4.7m anti-flytipping budget.
Birmingham Residents Win 'Rubbish Mountain' Battle
Residents on Edward Road in Balsall Heath celebrate victory as a long-standing 'rubbish mountain' is finally cleared after threatening to dump waste in the road.
Birmingham Park Overwhelmed by Rubbish Dumping
Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green has become a dumping ground, with residents describing it as potentially the worst park in Birmingham due to extensive fly-tipping and neglect.
Birmingham's Litter Crisis Called 'Embarrassing'
Clean Up Britain targets Birmingham with an action plan after footage shows Leopold Street in Newtown clogged with rubbish, sparking criticism of the city's decline.
Bin Bag Divide on Walsall Road Highlights Council Contrast
Residents and traders on Walsall Road in Great Barr face a stark divide in street cleanliness, with Birmingham City Council's side piled with uncollected waste while Sandwell's side remains spotless.
UK's Biggest Fly-Tip Found Off A34 in Kidlington
A colossal illegal waste dump, estimated at 21,000 tonnes, has been uncovered near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, prompting arrests and a multi-million pound clean-up operation.
Birmingham Bin Strike Leaves Rubbish Piling Up Since Christmas
Residents on Navigation Drive in Kings Norton report bins haven't been collected since Christmas, with rubbish piles growing daily and fears of rat infestations mounting.
Slade Road, Birmingham: One Year On from 'Roughest Street' Tag
A year after being labelled 'Britain's roughest street', Slade Road in Birmingham shows mixed progress. Residents report persistent issues with fly-tipping, parking, and prostitution despite some official interventions.
Burning Fly-Tipping Extinguished in West Midlands Lane
West Midlands Fire Service responded to dangerous burning rubbish dumped in Wigmore Lane, Great Barr, partially blocking the road and raising safety concerns.
Coventry Man Fined £4,100 for Birmingham Fly-Tipping
A man from Coventry has been ordered to pay more than £4,100 after being caught on CCTV dumping black bin bags in Moseley, Birmingham. The case highlights ongoing issues with fly-tipping across the UK.
Birmingham Fly-Tipper's Mercedes Seized and Shamed
A Birmingham fly-tipper caught dumping rubbish has had their Mercedes seized and publicly shamed with a sticker by Birmingham City Council, which warns of prosecution.
Grandmother fined £600 by council for cardboard box
An 83-year-old grandmother in Reading faces a £600 fine from the council after placing a cardboard box next to an overflowing recycling bin, with her family reporting severe health impacts.
Birmingham road blighted by mountains of rubbish
A Balsall Heath resident speaks out over persistent waste and fly-tipping on Runcorn Road, warning of a serious public health crisis. Calls for council action grow.
Man fined over £2k after letters found in dumped waste
A Wolverhampton resident faces a four-figure court bill after failing to assist an investigation into fly-tipping. The council vows to prosecute offenders who blight local streets.
Chip shop owner calls for change over fly-tipping increase
A third-generation chip shop owner in Kings Norton calls for CCTV to be reinstated after a sharp rise in fly-tipping, including glass and debris, blights his business and community.
Birmingham street's 'real stench' amid bin strike chaos
Residents on a Birmingham street chip in £1 a week for a communal skip as bin strikes cause rat infestations and foul odours. An anonymous TikTok litter-picker reveals the shocking state of Cherrywood Road.
Mystery TikToker cleans Birmingham streets amid bin strikes
An anonymous TikToker known as DailyRubbish is cleaning Birmingham's streets 'one piece of litter at a time' after requests surged during bin strikes. His videos have inspired thousands.
Birmingham street becomes 'dumping ground' during bin strikes
A Birmingham resident says 'enough is enough' as rubbish piles up on Wattville Road during the ongoing bin strike. The council has now cleared the waste.
Nurse's agony over fly-tipped filth in Handsworth
A Birmingham nurse pleads for action after a dead animal and rats are found in fly-tipped rubbish on her street. The problem has escalated since the bin strike, affecting mental health.
Coventry urged to use drones to combat fly-tipping
Coventry's council opposition leader calls for drone technology to track illegal waste dumpers, as the authority spends £500,000 tackling thousands of incidents. Read the latest.
Birmingham bin protest blocks depots, delays collections
Protests at Atlas and Perry Barr depots delayed Birmingham waste trucks. Council advises residents to leave bins out as year-long pay dispute continues.
Birmingham bins strike hits grim one-year milestone
Birmingham's bin strike reaches a full year, with Conservatives accusing Labour of dragging the city's name 'into the gutter'. Calls grow for urgent talks to end the dispute.
Over 1,000 nitrous oxide canisters found in Moseley
Volunteers in Moseley, Birmingham, collected a shocking 1,118 discarded nitrous oxide canisters in 2025, more than double the previous year. Read about the community's fight against anti-social behaviour.
Birmingham bins strike marks one year milestone
Birmingham's bin strike reaches its one-year anniversary, with Conservatives accusing Labour of damaging the city's global image. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
Three men fined £900+ for littering in Black Country
Three men have been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £900 in total after failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notices for littering in Walsall. Walsall Council warns residents to dispose of waste responsibly.
Birmingham bin strike enters second year as rubbish piles up
Birmingham's bin strike enters its second year with streets strewn with waste. See the latest images and read why the dispute between the council and Unite continues unresolved.
Birmingham bin strike continues into 2026
Birmingham's bin strike continues into 2026 with streets piled high. The council and Unite remain deadlocked over pay and equal pay risks. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
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