Clearing Rubbish From the Ward - Very Enjoyable!

Spent much of the day helping other volunteers to fill some 15 sacks of rubbish - mainly crisp packets, plastic bottles and fizzy drink cans - and we removed sundry larger items from an area of our Parkside ward in Houghton Regis. Apart from the fact I've scratched my hand, and been stung by nettles, I quite enjoyed doing it.

The project was lead by Parkside ward Town Councillors, Peter Carrington and myself, as part of the HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL VISION 2011 – 2015, part of which is to enhance public places by facilitating community litter picks. 

The approximate area cleared was Brentwood Close, and Enfield Close, including a community garden by Sundon Road crossing, which had fallen into a dreadful state.



Now, if we can just start getting a few more volunteers to come forward. 

You know what they say, from little acorns grow large trees. So now I wait to hear from the townsfolk if there is an area of town they'd like to volunteer to help clear up.

EARLIER - 12 April 2013

In Houghton Regis, Parkside town councillors are planning to lead a community litter picking session, next Tuesday. Depending on how successful this is, further community litter picking will be organised. Meeting in Brentwood Close from 11am to 3pm. 

Litter picking sticks will be available, if anyone has their own, fine. Helpers might also wear gardening gloves.

There's a lot of litter around. It's as good a place as any to make a start. Let's hope this generates a bit of pride in the area.

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