Liverpool rolls up its sleeves for the Great British Spring Clean

As warmer weather approaches, Liverpool City Council is encouraging local residents to participate in this year’s Great British Spring Clean, inviting everyone to demonstrate their community spirit through this national effort. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the campaign, organized by Keep Britain Tidy, kicks off on Friday, 13 March.

Throughout the two-week event, individuals across the UK are urged to become #LitterHeroes by committing to tidy up their neighbourhoods. To mark the beginning of the initiative, the Council is hosting a launch event in Everton on 13 March from noon, where volunteers can gather at Thirlmere Park to join in litter picking. Cleaning supplies will be provided, and help will come from members of Litter Networks, housing associations, and local ward councillors.

For those unable to attend the opening day, a variety of community litter-picking sessions will take place in different parts of Liverpool during the campaign period. A highlight this year is the involvement of young people, including over 100 pupils along with their parents and teachers from Monksdown School in Norris Green, who will engage in a nature walk, recycling activities, and litter picking on Wednesday, 25 March. They will have support from local councillors, Council staff, Merseyside Police, Cobalt Housing, and Friends of Norris Green Park as they work to enhance the local environment.

Liverpool boasts a dedicated group of volunteers who regularly help maintain cleanliness across the city throughout the year. Last year alone, more than 342,000 people nationwide took part in the campaign, with over 50 events held in Liverpool. Keep Britain Tidy’s research indicates that 95% of participants felt their efforts had a positive impact on their communities. Those interested in organizing their own clean-ups or joining scheduled events can reach out to the Council at keepliverpooltidy@liverpool.gov.uk, where assistance with equipment and the collection of rubbish bags may be arranged.

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods, and Streetscene, expressed gratitude to the city’s volunteers: “Liverpool is home to hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly all year around to keep our city clean. I’d like to use this opportunity to say a huge thank you to each and every one of them. This fortnight is also the perfect chance to get involved in your local area. It’s always inspiring to see how many people come together during the Great British Spring Clean, and the campaign has a real, positive impact on our streets.” She continued to emphasize the importance of the initiative, saying, “Litter is unsightly and can harm the environment, particularly wildlife. It’s an entirely selfish act by a minority of people. We all have a part to play in keeping our city clean. I encourage everyone to make a pledge this year and help tidy up the city.”

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