Great British Spring Clean

Solihull Council is backing the National Keep Britain Tidy campaign – which aims to get half a million people out and cleaning up their local communities – supporting and encouraging groups, individuals, schools and local businesses who would like to help clean up litter that can build up across our streets and parks.

There will be a number of ‘spring clean’ events across the Solihull borough that will be open to the public.

Solihull Council can provide volunteers with all the necessary equipment such as litter pickers, sacks and vests in order to make sure the clear-ups are a success. The Council’s Environment Contractor, Amey, will be supporting the events by collecting the waste from the organised litter picks.

Councillor Tony Dicicco, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities and Partnerships, said: “Solihull Council is delighted to be supporting the Great British Spring Clean.

“We would like to encourage as many residents, groups and organisations to take part as possible.

“Feel free to attend any events in the borough and really give the campaign a push!”

For details how to get involved with the Great British Spring Clean: www.lovesolihull.org

To find out about setting up your own event or to receive support from Solihull Council, email: lovesolihull@solihull.gov.uk

Events taking place across the Solihull borough include:

* Balsall Common – Saturday 4 March, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Meet outside Balsall Common Library. Following the event participants are invited to The Bear, Berkswell for refreshments.

* Berkswell – Saturday 4 March 10:00am – 12:00pm

Meet outside Spinney Car Park, Lavender Hall Lane. Following the event participants are invited to The Bear, Berkswell for refreshments.

* Olton – Saturday 4 March, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Meet at Olton Library, Warwick Road.

* Dickens Heath – Saturday 11 March, 10:30am – 11:30am

Meet at Dickens Heath Library, in the village centre.

* Tudor Grange Park, Solihull – Tuesday 28 March, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Meet by children’s play area.

* Shirley town centre – Saturday 29 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Meet outside Shirley Library.

Read more: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/ArtMID/820/ArticleID/1568/The-Great-British-Spring-Clean