City of York Council is encouraging residents, schools, businesses and community groups to get involved in this year’s Great British Spring Clean.
The ninth annual Great British Spring Clean will take place from 21 March - 6 April.
During the Great British Spring Clean, the council will lend a hand to support anyone taking part, including:
- providing equipment to help make jobs quicker and easier to do
- collecting bagged litter
- promoting community events
- offering practical advice
- sharing health and safety guidance
As well as encouraging everyone to organise their own litter picks, this year we are also supporting pre-organised community litter picks and ‘tidy ups’ in areas across the city.
Events will be taking place at:
- Monday 24 March, 10am, Westfield March, entrance opposite 60 Grange Lane, YO26 5DR.
- Wednesday 26 March, 10am, Monkbridge Gardens, at site opposite 7 Huntington Rd, YO31 8RA.
- Wednesday 26 March, 2pm, Kings Path to Hob Moor, entrance to path opposite 65 Kingsway West, YO24 4RD.
- Thursday 27 March, 10am, Glen Gardens, East Parade, Pavilion building in the park.
- Thursday 27 March, 2pm, Viking Road Park, entrance next to 44 Viking Road, YO26 5EZ.
- Friday 28 March, 10am, Kingsway North and Burton Green Central Reservations, opposite 4 Kingsway North, YO30 6JA.
- Wednesday 2 April, 10am, Vanguard Shopping Park, outside the Vanguard Management Suite (next to Prezzo), Vanguard Way, YO32 9AE.
Residents who have enjoyed taking part in their community events can also register to join over 1800 individuals who volunteer throughout the year across the city in a variety of volunteer roles. Find out more at www.york.gov.uk/EnvironmentAndCommunity
Cllr Jenny Kent, Joint Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency, said:
At last, Spring is here! Let’s get outdoors and spruce up our streets for the summer ahead. Litter harms wildlife – the RSPCA receives 10 calls a day relating to animals hurt by eating, or getting trapped or cut, by rubbish. It blights our city and makes us feel less safe.
“We all need to turn the tide on litter and stop it being dropped in the first place, but we can also take action and help clean up our streets.
“Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and feel more connected to your community. Whether you pick up one item or bags and bags; on your own or together with your school, neighbours or work colleagues, take pride in your space and know that you are joining thousands across the country who are stepping up for The Great British Spring Clean.”
To register for an event or find out more, visit: www.york.gov.uk/GBSpringClean.
For more information on environment activities throughout the year, visit: https://www.york.gov.uk/EnvironmentAndCommunity