Litter picking in Grove

This morning, I joined local volunteers in the village for a litter pick. We began at 9am and were joined by the Vale of White Horse District Council's new Environmental Wardens, Colin Marshall and Sadie Broadbridge. The wardens can arrange for litter picking kits to be deliverd to local communities to use in cleaning up their own areas, and it can make a really big difference.

Some of us went to Millbrook Square and others went to Grovelands Shopping Centre by the Co-op and we hoped that by the end of the morning, Grove would be a cleaner place. It was amazing how quickly you can fill a black rubbish sack (all provided free). It is heartening that Grove is fortunate to have willing volunteers doing this on a regular basis and thanks to the parish council for giving their support to this scheme.

Unfortunately, too many people throwing away their crisp packets or soft drinks cans makes everywhere look untidy, but the new litter wardens should be able to put a stop to this. They can issue fixed penalty notices to those caught dropping litter or letting their dogs foul.

So this is welcome news and we hope will act as a deterrent in the future. Anyone interested in holding a litter pick do call the Vale at 01235 520202 or email:
environmental.protection@whitehorsedc.gov.uk