GET hands on help tidy up the area by taking part in the Great British Spring Clean.
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in the initiative, which is organised by Keep Britain Tidy.
There is still plenty of time to sign up and get involved in the clean-up, which run from March 20 until April 13.
The national campaign has one simple aim – to bring together people to clear up the litter that blights districts, villages and the countryside.
Oldham Council is committed to keeping the borough clean and its work is seeing results – last year Keep Britain Tidy gave OIdham’s streets four out of five for cleanliness, after they boosted the number of workers in the street cleaning team.
But it’s not just about picking up litter. It’s also about sending a clear message to those who drop litter and dump waste: it’s not acceptable and the council will take action.
Councillor Ateeque Ur Rehman, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood, said: “It’s great that groups and individuals are all regularly doing their bit and helping to clean up the borough.
“The Great British Spring Clean is a good way for people to get involved and help improve their neighbourhoods.
“Cleaning up our communities costs residents and the council hundreds of thousands of pounds each year, so initiatives like this not only help improve the area but also save money.
“The vast majority of people do take pride in their communities and keep them clean and tidy – if more people followed their example then our streets would be even cleaner.
“But, unfortunately, there is always a small minority who continue to think they can just dump waste and leave others to clear up the mess.
“If every resident picked up just one piece of litter it would make a tremendous difference.”
To find out more about any events in your area, information about the campaign or how to take part, go to www.greatbritishspringclean.org.uk and register today.
The council will support any groups that have signed up to the initiative and you can contact them by email: environmentalservices@oldham.gov.uk
If you take part and take any photos don’t forget to tag in @OldhamCouncil and use the hashtag #GreatBritishSpringClean
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