MORE than 1,000 volunteers have now signed up to Malvern Hills District Council’s ‘Adopt a Street’ scheme to keep their areas clean and tidy.
The scheme, which sees residents and communities pledging to hold regular litter picks, has rapidly grown in popularity since its launch in 2019.
The project was started by the council’s Community and Environmental Protection Team to encourage residents to make their district a cleaner, tidier place. There are now 1,010 volunteers taking part.
Carol and Peter Longman were the first and second volunteers to sign up to the Adopt a Street scheme three years ago.
They said: “We do it to keep our local area tidy and to protect wildlife – we appreciate living in a nice area and want to do our bit.”
In 2021, the scheme was awarded Litter Initiative of the Year by Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises projects that have reduced litter through behaviour change.
In response to this achievement, Coun John Raine, Malvern Hills District Council’s portfolio holder for environmental services, said: “We are really pleased with the success of this scheme and the positive difference it makes for local communities.
“Thank you to all our volunteers.”
More litter picking volunteers are still needed in the following areas: Longdon, Morton, Teme Valley, Woodbury and Great Witley.
Anyone who signs up to the scheme will receive litter picking equipment and bags, guidance on health and safety and regular newsletters.
Residents can visit malvernhills.gov.uk/community/adopt-a-street for more information and to sign up.
