Denise Welch, known for her roles in 'Coronation Street' and 'Loose Women', sparked a controversy on social media by criticizing a Brent Council worker. The actress, who is known for speaking her mind, expressed her outrage in a tweet, alleging that the worker had insulted one of her sons. The original post, which was later deleted, accused the worker of using offensive language against her son after the bins had not been collected for three weeks.

Welch is the mother of two sons: Matty Healy, the frontman of the band The 1975, and actor Louis Healy.
Welch's initial post generated a large number of reactions on social media. Some users found the situation comical, imagining Matty Healy, known for his music career, involved in a dispute over bin collection. Other users expressed their support for Welch and their frustration with the situation. The situation took an unexpected turn when Welch deleted the original tweet and posted a new one in which she thanked the Brent Council for their response and the users for their comments.
Despite Welch's retraction, many of her followers asked for more details about what happened. Some expressed curiosity about which of her sons was involved in the incident. Welch's attitude, known for her directness, surprised some, while others understood her need to protect her children and resolve the situation discreetly. A spokesperson for Brent Council confirmed that they were investigating the allegations with their contractor Veolia.