Litter

Thursday, February 26, 2026 birmingham trainstation stmartinsqueensway tunnel needles litter urine cleanliness publicsafety commuters

The walk through Birmingham’s St Martin’s Queensway tunnel, connecting the bustling New Street and Moor Street stations, has become a spot marred by distressing signs of neglect and antisocial behavior. Photographs … Read More

Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham henrybarberpark flytipping rubbish litter dumping environment community seagulls pollution

In Japan, the absence of bins encourages people to take their rubbish home. In Birmingham, however, the lack of bins has turned Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green into a dumping ground. At one entrance, a pile of bin bags … Read More

Saturday, January 17, 2026 litter cleanliness birmingham environmentalism community binstrikes urban activism sustainability volunteering

A mysterious figure known only as ‘DailyRubbish’ has been making waves across Birmingham, responding to growing calls for street clean-ups amid ongoing bin strikes. Armed with a cart-on-wheels and a litter picker, … Read More

Sunday, January 11, 2026 walsall council supertip waste housing litter schools reform environment development

Walsall Council’s cabinet members are set to face detailed questioning on seven critical issues at the first full council meeting of 2026. Key discussions will span housing developments, litter control, the status of the new … Read More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 nitrousoxide litter moseley birmingham anti-social druguse community publichealth policing safety

The issue of discarded nitrous oxide—or ‘laughing gas’—canisters has surged in Moseley, a suburb of Birmingham, with the number of discarded canisters more than doubling in 2025 compared to the previous year. Councillor Izzy … Read More