'Foolish' decision to remove grit bins slammed

CONTROVERSIAL MOVE TO SAVE CASH

- MARTYN SMITH Local Democracy Reporter

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for Dudley Council to replace grit bins controversially removed from streets in a bid to save cash.

The authority is in the process of removing around 500 bins from streets across the borough after a review of sites in May 2025.

Bins close to road gritting routes or where the council thinks they are not required are being removed. However, campaigners say taking bins away, especially on steep hills, could cause problems in icy conditions.