A SHINFIELD Parish Council project is committed to promoting a strong anti-litter message.
The Adopt a Street scheme sees residents, community groups and businesses collect litter from their ‘adopted’ area.
Volunteers are invited to choose a time that suits them to carry out their regular sessions.
The parish council provides the equipment, which includes a litter picker, high-vis jackets and bags to leave the rubbish out with residents’ usual collection.
Written health and safety guidance is also provided.
Through the project, residents have the opportunity to keep their neighbourhoods tidy, while also catching up with friends, family and colleagues.
A spokesperson for Shinfield Parish Council said: “Adopt-a-Street is the perfect way of reinforcing the council’s zero tolerance policy on litter. It also encourages a real sense of civic pride among volunteers in their own neighbourhoods”.
This volunteering effort will not mean a reduction in street cleaning schedules. The parish council believes it will complement and enhance the service.
It also conducts annual community litter picks in conjunction with Keep Britain Tidy.
These provide a chance for those who are not able to commit to a regular little pick to take part on a one-off basis.
For more information or to join the scheme, visit: www.shinfieldparish.gov.uk
