Pest Control

Birmingham Leader Grilled On “Rat Tax”

Birmingham Leader Grilled On “Rat Tax”

Council leader faces questions over pest control fees amid bin strike fears and budget cuts impact on city services. Birmingham Leader Grilled On “Rat Tax” Birmingham faces tough budget decisions. Last year, the council declared itself effectively bankrupt. Budget cuts impacted many services. Bin collections and youth programs suffered. Libraries and street lighting were affected.…

Calls to Abolish Controversial ‘Rat Tax’ as Residents Fear Rodent Overpopulation

Calls to Abolish Controversial ‘Rat Tax’ as Residents Fear Rodent Overpopulation

Birmingham’s council faces pressure to eliminate the ‘rat tax’ amid ongoing bin strikes, raising concerns about a potential rat surge in the city. Calls to Abolish Controversial ‘Rat Tax’ as Residents Fear Rodent Overpopulation Birmingham: The city council is under fire for its ‘rat tax.’ This charge was introduced last year, and many residents are…