Council back bid to clean up our streets

Published on 4th September 2008 in News

Local residents can keep the East Riding streets clean as part of the biggest ever litter pick.

The Big Tidy Up campaign, organised by Encams is part of a national clean up throughout the UK celebrating the 50th anniversary of the very first Litter Act.

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council are hoping people from the region will sign up for the month long blitz. Steve Brackenbury, the council's principal streetscene officer said: "Keeping the East Riding tidy is something which boosts the quality of life of every resident and visitor to the region.

"The council is keen to support anyone who signs up for this initiative and will pick up any collected bags of litter on request.

"If anyone is keen to take part in litter-picks outside of this month, please do get in touch with the council as we will be happy to support you."

As part of the scheme, 10,000 clean-ups will be held throughout the UK which will produce more than 500,000 bags of litter. People signing up in the East Riding will be given gloves and bags to help them pick up the litter.

Councillor Simon Fraser, the portfolio holder for the environment, waste and recycling is also backing the scheme. "We know how committed our East Riding residents are to all things environmental, we will do everything we can to help individuals and groups who want to be involved in this litter-pick initiative," he said.

For more information about the event and how to get involved visit www.thebigtidyup.org or call Mr Brackenbury on 01482 395791.