Spring has sprung! And Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is on the lookout for willing volunteers to get involved in Live Here Love Here’s brilliant ‘Big Spring Clean’ initiative!
The ‘Big Spring Clean’ is running from 1st March – 30th April and is Northern Ireland’s largest community clean-up campaign. It is open to individuals, schools, community groups and businesses in both urban and rural settings, who wish to help rid their streets of litter and discarded rubbish – particularly single-use plastics which are having a devastating impact on the environment and contributing to the climate change crisis.
As partners with Live Here Love Here, Council is encouraging local residents, groups and schools to organise a ‘Big Spring Clean’ in their area of the Borough and we will support those involved by providing litter pickers, gloves, bags and hi-viz vests. Waste can be disposed of in household bins or community clean up’s can arrange collection of the waste in advance of the event by calling their local Council depot.
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield, comments:
“Over the years we have had a fantastic response to this worthwhile initiative from all our volunteers who have helped to tidy up their communities for the benefit of everyone.
“So, I would once again encourage all community groups, sports clubs and other groups to consider organising a Big Spring Clean in their area over the coming weeks, because it truly makes such a positive impact on our borough and to the environment.
“We all want to see positive changes to where we live – cleaner streets, less dog fouling and graffiti. Our wonderful residents have always gone above and beyond in their efforts to assist our own street cleansing staff in ensuring our streets, roads, pathways, open spaces and beautiful countryside are kept presentable, and as litter-free as possible.”
If you would like to become involved with a clean-up, please contact Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council on 0300 0300 900 or email for further information.
