Concerns over Birmingham's streets continue to grow as fly-tipping reaches alarming levels. Changes to waste collection services are planned, but residents and councillors are questioning whether they'll be enough to clean up the city.
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00:00The state of Birmingham streets has sparked calls for urgent action as councillors discuss rising fly-tipping and litter problems.
00:07A council meeting revealed that reports of fly-tipping have increased significantly, linked to budget cuts and reduced services.
00:15Councillor Marge Bridle described the city streets as looking dreadful and urged for efficiency reforms alongside improved cleaning services.
00:24From April, the city will move to fortnightly general waste collections, while introducing weekly food waste pick-ups and a second recycling bin.
00:33The council argues these changes will help residents dispose of waste more effectively, despite a second consecutive council tax rise of nearly 10%.
00:42Fly-tipping enforcement measures, including CCTV and prosecutions, are already in place.
00:48The council faces criticism over its ability to manage street cleanliness amidst financial constraints,
00:54with opposition members warning that further cuts could worsen the situation.