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Birmingham 'chuggers' could be cut by 70% Birmingham 'chuggers' could be cut by 70%
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The number of street-based charity fundraisers or "chuggers" in Birmingham could be cut by 70% under new limits.The number of street-based charity fundraisers or "chuggers" in Birmingham could be cut by 70% under new limits.
At present, up to 42 fundraisers can work across the city centre at a time but the city council wants it reduced to 12.At present, up to 42 fundraisers can work across the city centre at a time but the city council wants it reduced to 12.
A report revealed "high levels of annoyance" from people being "constantly approached" resulted in them avoiding parts of the city.A report revealed "high levels of annoyance" from people being "constantly approached" resulted in them avoiding parts of the city.
New limits to be agreed with regulators will be discussed by councillors later.New limits to be agreed with regulators will be discussed by councillors later.
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Currently, up to six chuggers can work across one of seven zones in the city centre at any one time - totalling 42.Currently, up to six chuggers can work across one of seven zones in the city centre at any one time - totalling 42.
By comparison, Manchester has four zones with a maximum of five permits, so there are never more than fundraisers 20 in operation at a time.By comparison, Manchester has four zones with a maximum of five permits, so there are never more than fundraisers 20 in operation at a time.
The maximum number permitted in Liverpool is 10 and Sheffield 14.The maximum number permitted in Liverpool is 10 and Sheffield 14.
Birmingham's 'chugger zones'Birmingham's 'chugger zones'
How many chuggers are permitted in your area?How many chuggers are permitted in your area?
The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) works with councils to manage street and door step fundraising - setting rules on how, when and where they can work.The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) works with councils to manage street and door step fundraising - setting rules on how, when and where they can work.
A PFRA proposal would reduce the number of chuggers allowed in Birmingham to four a day across three patches - with just two areas on a Wednesday.A PFRA proposal would reduce the number of chuggers allowed in Birmingham to four a day across three patches - with just two areas on a Wednesday.
Face-to-face fundraising would be banned on New Street on Wednesdays and Saturdays.Face-to-face fundraising would be banned on New Street on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
And Broad Street and Victoria Square would be out of bounds.And Broad Street and Victoria Square would be out of bounds.
Chris Neville, the council's head of licensing, said he hoped a further reduction in chuggers could be agreed.Chris Neville, the council's head of licensing, said he hoped a further reduction in chuggers could be agreed.
Peter Hills-Jones, chief executive of PFRA said: "I hope the city council approves this significant reduction so we can begin working to improve fundraising in the UK's second city."Peter Hills-Jones, chief executive of PFRA said: "I hope the city council approves this significant reduction so we can begin working to improve fundraising in the UK's second city."
The new limits will be discussed by the council's licensing and public protection committee at 10:00 BST.The new limits will be discussed by the council's licensing and public protection committee at 10:00 BST.