Liverpool rolls up its sleeves for the Great British Spring Clean
With warmer days on the horizon, Liverpool City Council is calling on residents to show their community spirit by taking part in this year’s Great British Spring Clean.
The national litter-picking campaign, led by Keep Britain Tidy, marks its 10th anniversary when it returns on Friday 13 March.
Over the fortnight, people across the country are encouraged to become a #LitterHero and pledge to clean up their local area.
To celebrate the start of the campaign, the Council is hosting a launch event in Everton on Friday 13 March from 12pm.
Everyone is welcome to join the clean-up at Thirlmere Park on the day, where equipment will be provided. Volunteers from Litter Networks, housing associations and ward councillors will also be lending a hand.
For those unable to attend the launch, a series of community litter picks will take place across Liverpool throughout the fortnight.
Each year, young people have been keen to show their community spirit and get stuck in. This year, on Wednesday 25 March, over 100 children, plus parents and teachers from Monksdown School in Norris Green will come together to take part in a nature walk, recycling initiative and litter pick.
They’ll be supported by local councillors, Council staff, Merseyside Police, Cobalt housing and Friends of Norris Green Park to transform the area.
The city is also home to a number of volunteers who meet regularly all year round to help keep their neighbourhoods tidy.
Last year, more than 342,000 people took part nationwide, including over 50 events held across Liverpool.
Research by Keep Britain Tidy shows that 95% of people who took part felt they made a difference to their area.
Anyone interested in organising their own litter-picking activity or joining a pre-arranged event can contact keepliverpooltidy@liverpool.gov.uk for more information. The Council may be able to provide equipment and will arrange collection of filled bags.
Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene said: “Liverpool is home to hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly all year around to keep our city clean. I’d like to use this opportunity to say a huge thank you to each and every one of them. This fortnight is also the perfect chance to get involved in your local area.
“It’s always inspiring to see how many people come together during the Great British Spring Clean, and the campaign has a real, positive impact on our streets.
“Litter is unsightly and can harm the environment, particularly wildlife. It’s an entirely selfish act by a minority of people.
“We all have a part to play in keeping our city clean. I encourage everyone to make a pledge this year and help tidy up the city.”