Sheffield is currently undergoing a ‘Big Spring Clean’, an initiative put forward by local councillors who aim to show the positive impact of keeping the city clean.
The event which started on 23rd March is ongoing until the 19th April, encouraging everybody to get out on the street and clean up the rubbish they find around them. The initiative has gained a successful response from local businesses, schools and community centres, who have pulled together to get their hands dirty and ensure that Sheffield keeps its reputation of being the greenest city in England.
There have been organised litter pickups around the city, with the council providing plastic sacks and lending cleaning equipment to entice people to get involved. Local citizen Caroline Yates, 37 took part in an organised cleanup at Darnall Community centre, she said: "I think this is a great idea, there was a great response up at the community centre. If more people get involved across Sheffield then the place will look alot cleaner on April 19th ready for the summer”.
Similar 'Big spring clean' events are taking place up and down the country to try and make England a cleaner place. Nottingham City Council’s clean up commenced on the 20th March.
By Sean O'Malley
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