abatement on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/abatement/Recent content in abatement on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000Birmingham City Council Ordered to Address Severe Mice Infestations in Council Flatshttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-city-council-ordered-to-address-severe-mice-infestations-in-council-flats/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-city-council-ordered-to-address-severe-mice-infestations-in-council-flats/Birmingham City Council has been found guilty of failing to manage serious mice infestations in two separate council flats. Magistrates described the conditions as “disgusting” and issued abatement orders requiring the council to take immediate action to eradicate the rodent problems. Additionally, the council was ordered to pay £3,500 in costs for each case. The cases highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining safe and sanitary living conditions for tenants in council-owned properties.