High Street Faces Rising Crime and Fly-Tipping as HMO Controversy Looms Monday, March 23, 2026 smethwick crime flytipping hmo regeneration parking antisocial highstreet council townplanning Business owners in Smethwick are struggling with persistent break-ins, parking congestion, and rampant fly-tipping as the town awaits a critical ruling on a proposed house of multiple occupation (HMO) development. The town is … Read More