Residents "appalled" by state of dual carriageway

MORE than 200 people have backed calls to clear-up one of North Solihull’s busiest roads.
An online petition, launched by Smith’s Wood Litter Pickers, has complained about the current condition of the A452 Collector Road.
The group has said that the dual carriageway is in a “disgraceful” state, with litter strewn along the roadside and fly-tipping in the lay-bys.
Only a few weeks ago, reams of newspaper littered the verge at the Pimple Hill end.
The petition urges Solihull Council to carry out a clean-up, consider installing litter bins and repair fencing along the embankment – to prevent larger items being dumped.
Derek Churchard, among those to put their name to the appeal, said: “I’m appalled at the impression the rubbish gives to visitors coming to Solihull.”
The transport and highways team is expected to consider the requests once the petition has been formally submitted.