Mountains of rubbish STILL litter Birmingham pavements six months into bin strike
MOUNTAINS of rubbish littered the pavements in Birmingham yesterday — six months into the city’s unprecedented bin strike.
Locals say their life has been made a misery by the foul smells in the UK’s second-largest city.
Bethany Campbell, 22, of Selly Oak, said: “The place stinks, it looks atrocious and residents just feel they are being forgotten about.
“Nobody should live like this in modern Britain.”
The Unite union began the strikes in January after pay cuts of up to £8,000.
They have a mandate until December.
Union boss Sharon Graham vowed to remain “relentless” to get a deal.
The council is running contingency arrangements and is still negotiating.
A spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said: “The council recognises the significant impact that industrial action has had on the people and communities of Birmingham and thanks every resident for their continued patience under difficult circumstances.
“The council is grateful for the community groups who are working to clear waste and helping their fellow residents during this challenging time.
“The council remains committed to resolving the industrial action in the best interest of all parties involved.”
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