Oldham’s mass clear-up begins

OLDHAMERS are invited to mark the first day of spring by taking part in a mass clean-up campaign.

The council is taking part in Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Community Clear-Up Day’ tomorrow.

There are lots of events taking place on the day and anyone can get involved.

Councillor Barbara Brownridge, cabinet member for neighbourhoods and co-operatives, said: “Cleaning up our communities costs the council and residents around £1m each year, so initiatives like this not only help improve the area but also save money.

“The vast majority of people do take pride in their communities and keep them clean and tidy. But, unfortunately, there is always a small minority who continue to think they can just dump waste and leave others to clear up the mess.

“Community Clear-Up Day is good chance for people to work together, improve their neighbourhoods and show they love where they live.”

A hardy bunch of Coldhurst folk have got the ball rolling and mucked in to help clean up their district.

Dozens of people took part in a litter pick along Featherstall Road North and Dew Way — with each collecting a bag of rubbish.

The event was organised by the council and supported by two local mosques and Contour Housing Association.

The clear-up was carried out as a follow-up to education and enforcement work that has been carried out in the area.”



Events taking place tomorrow:

Failsworth community litter pick at Westminster Park, 10am – noon.

Moston Brook clean up at the Lancaster Club, off Broadway, from 11am.

Chadderton community litter pick at South Chadderton Methodist Church from 9.45am.

Saddleworth and Lees community litter pick led by Scouthead and Austerlands Community Group. Meet at Austerlands Old Lane/Thorpe Lane at 10am.

Royton community litter pick led by McDonalds. Meet at Clayton Playing Fields at 9am.

Werneth community litter pick meeting at Werneth Hall Road from 1.30pm.

Coppice community litter pick meeting at Cambridge Street and Derby Street from 1:30pm.

Clarksfield community litter pick meeting at Arundel Street Park from noon.

Saturday, March 29:

Failsworth canal clean-uwp. Meet at 10am at the Royal Oak near Failsworth Pole.

Saturday, April 11:

Community litter pick led by Grotton Residents’ Association. Meet at Grotton Community Centre, Station Road at 10am.