Help Tackle Litter in Your Local Area!
Ready to make a real difference? The district council is calling on volunteers to join this year’s Great British Spring Clean campaign, kicking off this week. It’s your chance to clean up your community and show some pride!
Join the Battle Against Litter
Running from 17 March to 2 April, the annual spring clean organised by Keep Britain Tidy (KBT) urges everyone to unite for a greener, cleaner Britain. Now in its eighth year, the campaign spotlights the pride #LitterHeroes take in their communities. The council is rallying locals to get stuck in and take action right here in our district.
Despite spending £1.5m a year on street cleaning and running ongoing awareness campaigns, litter remains a problem—thanks to a few who ignore the bins. But the council applauds the many who care and the voluntary groups who keep chipping in.
Get Equipped and Join In
New to litter picking? No worries! Keep Britain Tidy has crafted a handy beginners’ guide to litter picking. It covers choosing spots, staying safe, and even how to run your own litter pick. The council will collect all rubbish gathered—so you just need to bring your enthusiasm!
You can also jump into one of the district’s pop-up litter picking events, where community spirit really shines.
More Than Just Picking Up Litter
This year, the council’s turning up the heat with games, competitions, and the popular LitterLotto app. There’s even the REACH Awards celebrating those who champion your local environment.
- A two-week litter picking tour with the Community Roots van, complete with fun games and advice on reducing waste.
- A creative poster competition for under-18s, teaming with Veolia to promote bin use.
- An Instagram video contest showcasing clever ways people bin their litter.
- REACH Awards returning for a second year to honour environmental heroes.
- LitterLotto app launch—win prizes for simply binning litter!
Council Voices Support
“Joining the Great British Spring Clean is a great way to meet new friends outdoors, while making the district a cleaner place to live,” said Martin Bates, Cabinet member for Transport, Licensing and Regulatory Services. “We’re thrilled to back this event and can’t wait to get out there meeting residents.”
“Litter is a constant challenge. This campaign shines a light on the hard work of the council, contractors, and volunteers who keep our district looking sharp.”
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your gloves, join a litter pick, and become a local #LitterHero today!
