Over 33 bags of litter collected across south west Shropshire

Picking litter, from left to right: Shropshire Councillor Rosanna Taylor-Smith; Mrs Pickering, volunteer; PC Dan Wood and Mr Pickering, volunteer.

Officers from Shropshire Council’s environmental maintenance team were pleased to welcome three volunteers, as well as PC Dan Wood and Shropshire Councillor Rosanna Taylor-Smith, to litter pick Ludlow town centre as part of the national Big Tidy Up campaign. 

Over six bags of litter were collected on Monday 12 September 2011 from around the town, following the famous Food Festival, in addition to their enhanced routine street cleaning schedule. 

Councillor Martin Bennett, Shropshire Council’s deputy Cabinet member, said:

“This is the last Big Tidy Up litter pick for the south west area for the year.  The litter collected amounts to over 33 bags across seven areas.  We are very grateful for the time and effort the volunteers have so generously given.” 

Attending the litter pick, Rosanna Taylor-Smith, Shropshire Councillor for Ludlow North, said:

“After a very successful Food Festival weekend, volunteer litter pickers went round to clear up a few areas of the town.  Even with around 22,000 visitors per day there was very little to clear up, and I should like to thank the volunteers for their efforts on the Monday morning.” 

If you would like to volunteer to be a Ludlow Pride of Place litter picker, there are two regular litter picks, both held on the last Saturday of the month. 

For the morning event litter picking the town centre, please meet at 10:20am at The Buttercross on Broad Street or contact Alan Stewart (Ludlow Pride of Place co-ordinator), by phoning 07929 062691 or emailing alan-stewart@hotmail.co.uk.  The group usually finish at 12pm. 

For the afternoon event, please meet at The Rockspring Centre on Sandford Road, SY8 1SX at 2pm.  This event is suitable for adults, as well as under 16-year-olds as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult.  The litter pick runs until 3.30pm.  For further information, contact Graeme Perks by emailing graeme@skillbuilders.org.uk or telephone 07977 892097.

Please also see public notice boards around the town for any organised litter picks held on different dates. 

To report a problem of litter in Shropshire or to organise a community litterpick call 0345 678 9006 or visit shropshire.gov.uk/environmentmaintenance.nsf. 

The Big Tidy Up campaign is a national initiative encouraging residents, voluntary groups and organisations to carry out litter picks in their area.  For further information on the Big Tidy Up campaign visit their website at www.thebigtidyup.org