Tackling litter with local and national support
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he issue of litter has become a lot worse in the UK during lockdown. The positive outcome of this has been an increase in media coverage of the issue, coupled with an increase in community action. Local litter picking groups across the UK and solo pickers are using their daily exercise time to fight back against the litterers and show a sense of community pride in their local environment. The 1100-plus members of Keep Bromsgrove Beautiful (KBB), the local community group set up in 2018, have continued to get out and make a difference during lockdown. As the rules are starting to relax, members are looking forward to carrying out group litter picks again (following Keep Britain Tidy, Council, and Government guidelines). KBB are very excited to announce the launch of a website! Claire Wood from Spurwing Creative has designed and built the site, much to the delight of the group who invite you to take a look. The website
Please note: this photo was taken before the pandemic
12 Completely Bromsgrove
will enable those not on Facebook to keep up with latest news and find out about upcoming events. www.keepbromsgrovebeautiful.com The monthly group litter picks will be starting up again on the last Saturday of every month, starting on 24 April. Events will be set up on the Facebook Group page where you can sign up to attend. Those not on Facebook are welcome to come along - just check the information on the new website and contact the team through that. There are Area Leads (who have a small set of equipment and organise the monthly picks) in Aston Fields, Sidemoor, Sanders Park, Stoke Prior, Stoke Heath/Rock Hill, Charford and Catshill. If you’d like to set up in your area, get in touch via the website.
