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Radio WM,4 mins

Alleyway makeover: "This was a notorious spot, now it's beautiful"

Kath Stanczyszyn

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Residents in one part of Birmingham has decided to makeover a problematic alleyway. People living between Grove Hill Rd and Antrobus Rd in Handsworth got sick of the persistent fly-tipping and wanted to see if making it look nicer would help keep it clear of rubbish. Now there are planters and a mural and Kezia Folerin-Lambert from the local resident's group spoke to Kath.

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