Communities in Renfrewshire will Team Up for a Spotless September
Renfrewshire is set to sparkle as hundreds of volunteers show their support for the latest event in the Team Up to Clean Up campaign.
Every town and village in Renfrewshire has been challenged to make it a Spotless September by hosting a clean-up in their area, whether that’s through a lone litter pick or every class in a school taking part.
Litter pickers, bibs, bags will be provided by the council to allow volunteers to take part in their clean up, with the collected rubbish also being cleared away by the council’s StreetScene team afterwards.
Lyle Brown, Principal Teacher at Lochfield Primary, said: “The Spotless September initiative has been fantastic at getting the children more involved within their own community and helps to foster care and respect for their local area.
“The children loved taking part last year and are always astounded by the volume of litter collected during the campaign. It helps them recognise the impact that litter can have on their local and wider community and as teachers, we can use this as a catalyst for further learning around the topic of living in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way.
“We are all excited to be taking part again this year and doing our bit for our community.”
The campaign has proved a success with the local community and saw a 474% rise in community clean ups in its first full year, with more than 7000 volunteers having taken part in the campaign so far.
The Big Spring Clean in April saw more than 1750 volunteers take part in 103 events across the area, with more than 1850 bags of rubbish cleared from the streets.
Councillor Cathy McEwan, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board, said: “I can’t wait to don my bib to take part in events throughout September and I hope that everyone can join me and the hundreds of other volunteers in making a difference to Renfrewshire.
“We continue to see so many enthusiastic people making our area cleaner and brighter and Spotless September is a chance to bring more people into the campaign.
“It would be fantastic if every community in Renfrewshire could host a litter pick. We were close to seeing this happen in April’s Big Spring Clean so fingers crossed that we see this happen in September!”
The Team Up to Clean Up campaign forms part of a five-year, £2.5million investment across five years to make a real difference to the cleanliness of the streets in Renfrewshire and improve the local environment.
As well as the support from local communities, an enhanced programme of operational activity is underway to clean gullies, sweep the roads and repair the roads infrastructure to ensure the campaign is a joint approach between the council and its residents.
If you’re keen to take part in the Spotless September Challenge, call 0300 300 1375, email wardens.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk or visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/SpotlessSeptember.
Latest Local News
Golf course and bowling greens reopen as lockdown measures ease
Stream4Scotland adds new names to 10 hours stream in aid of Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy and ViseUp
Make Music Day calls on Scottish musicians to perform Auld Lang Syne
Dobbies encourages kids to get gardening
National Theatre of Scotland launches PLAY DATES a new online interactive programme for children and families
Charity calls on talented Scots to take part in virtual fundraising event
Dobbies supports Virtual Chelsea Flower Show
Scottish Book Trust launch online celebrations for Bookbug Week
Scotland Hosts International Prayer Meeting via Zoom
Celebrate World Whisky Day with Johnnie Walker
itison announce plans to launch first socially distanced Drive In
Over 10,000 food packs donated in 24 hours
Art company launches online Art Exhibition on behalf of Beatson Cancer Charity
itison launches Social Bite fundraiser
Dobbies podcast explores gardening for beginners
SF At Home brings you studio tours, workshops and exhibitions
Stay off the tracks. Stay home. Stay safe.
Pupils can take part in fun online version of Olympic Games
Cancellation of events in Renfrewshire
Members of the public are asked to help identify archive photography
Enormous Ailsa Craig onion originated at Culzean Castle
Launch of Ren TV
VE Day extravaganza for care homes across the UK
Virtual running challenge launched in aid of NHS Charities Together
TRNSMT 2021 Line Up Announced
A new online quiz service has launched to help people host their own pub quizzes from home
Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival 2020 Cancelled
Dobbies supports National Gardening Week
Scientific breakthrough creates buzz for Scottish Bee Company
Bloody Scotland and Bute Noir to hold a version of their popular quiz live online.
Sponsored Links
Popular Events
TTF - Celebrating 30 years of TTF - POSTPONED
See TTF plus some of Europe's biggest acts all under one roof at intu Braehead Arena on Saturday 27th June as they celebrate their 30th anniversary!Renfrewshire Leisure Walking Challenge
Are you up for a Walking Challenge in your local community during your daily exercise? Renfrewshire Leisure are challenging you and your household to walk 48 miles in 4 weeks!Seven Drunken Nights: The Story Of The Dubliners
Following its sold out smash hit debut tour, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns with an even bigger production. Catch it at Beacon Arts Centre on March 26th!Paisley Porteno Zoom Milonga
Join Paisley Tango on Saturdays for their Porteno Zoom Milonga sessions, everyone is welcome to come dance, watch, listen or chat!Coyote Ugly Tribute Show
Relive the hits from the classic good-time movie with Coyote Ugly Live at The Normandy Hotel!Popular Venues
Advertise With Us
Looking to reach new customers? We offer a variety of advertising options with prices starting from just £30 per month!
