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The Great British Spring Clean: Gedling gets ready for action

Date Posted: 9:45 AM on Thu, 14 March 2024

Gedling Borough Council is proud once again to be taking part in the nation’s biggest mass action environmental campaign. Commencing on March 15th, the annual initiative from Keep Britain Tidy promotes environmental responsibility and encourages people to come together and contribute to keeping their community clean.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the cleanliness of the borough and the protection and enhancement of the natural environment, the council is using the momentum of the Great British Spring Clean to inspire residents to take pride in their surroundings and take care of their environment.

A series of events will take place across the borough, involving local schools and residents. These include litter picks, graffiti removal the council’s Climate Change Officer visiting local schools and even a litter-based poetry competition, encouraging creativity in tackling environmental challenges. Neighbourhood Wardens and Street Cleaning Teams will also be targeting hot spots areas throughout the spring clean week.

Councillor Marje Paling, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services, said: “The Great British Spring Clean is a fantastic chance for us all to make a real difference in keeping Gedling Borough clean, green and tidy. By getting stuck in, we want residents to maintain a sense of pride and to be inspired to carry on taking care of our beautiful borough not just for the week, but all year round.”

Keep an eye on the council’s social media channels throughout next week for updates on the activities taking place across the borough to help keep Gedling tidy.

To learn more about the Great British Spring Clean and pledge your time to become a litter-picking hero, visit www.keepbritaintidy.org.