Volunteers, partner organisations, and Bolton Council staff have worked together to clean up an area of Great Lever.
A Community Environmental Action Day took place on Wednesday, January 21.
During the event, Bolton Borough Litter Pickers cleared the area, and the council cleaned the streets, speaking to residents to raise awareness.
Bolton at Home and Onward Homes also took part and provided an additional skip to help with the clear up.
Cllr. Richard Silvester, Executive Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, said:
“The discarding of litter and dangerous waste onto our streets and green spaces is not only unsightly but also irresponsible and thoroughly disrespectful.
“It’s always wonderful to see members of the community take pride in our borough and work together to make a difference.
“The care of volunteers and the work of council staff help to greatly improve our local area, and ensures it remains a good place to live, visit, and work.”
Volunteers across the borough regularly get involved in their community and fill green volunteer bags with litter.
If you, your school, or local community group would like to organise a voluntary litter picking event in your area, Bolton Council can support you by lending litter picking equipment and bags.
The council can also arrange for collection of the litter after the event.
If you are considering a larger community clear up in your area, and larger items of waste need to be removed; the council may also be able to help.
To request litter picking equipment, please email us at loveboltonhatelitter@bolton.gov.uk.