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Article: Central City News: 20 youngsters clean winners BALSALL HEATH: Group members tidy up gardens

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November 22, 2006
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UNTIDY parts of Balsall Heath have been handed a new lease of life thanks to greenfingered youngsters.

Council-owned residential gardens on Willows Road, Homer Street, Hallam Street, Mary Street and Edward Road had turned into mini jungles due to neglect.

The gardens had become overgrown, alleyways were impenetrable because of brambles and the area was overrun by rats. Fed-up residents appealed to Balsall Heath street wardens for help but were told it would take up to a fortnight to clear. The busy wardens were unable to spare so much time away from their regular duties and feared the mess would just grow if left untackled.

But 20 youngsters aged 12 and 19 from a youth association stepped ...

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