The streets of Stroud town centre have been revitalised after a two-day clean-up campaign.
Graffiti, stickers and weeds were removed from streets, and businesses were advised on the best way to store waste during the operation carried out by Stroud District Council, Stroud Town Council and Gloucestershire County Council.
Each organisation has different responsibilities for keeping town centres in the district clean.
Stroud District Council’s officers removed weeds and visited businesses to offer advice on trade waste management. Residents were also engaged with to ensure their household waste is suitably stored between collections. Stroud Town Council cleared graffiti and stickers from street furniture while Gloucestershire County Council removed weeds from pedestrian areas.
Cllr Martin Brown, Vice Chair of Stroud District Council’s Environment Committee said: “Our vision is to lead a community to make Stroud district a better place to live, work and visit for everyone. By working together with the town and county councils I’m pleased to say we’ve made a noticeable difference to Stroud over the two days. This is in addition to the work we do every week in towns and villages across the district, to keep our streets clean.”
Cllr Tony Davey, Mayor of Stroud said: “This is a prime example of how partnership working across our tiers of council can deliver a noticeable and positive change. Delivering an improved streetscape enhances the feel of a place, and when bringing up the standard it is often easier to maintain that standard as more appreciate the importance of keeping Stroud tidy together.”
Paul Helbrow, Local Highways Manager added: “Gloucestershire County Council welcomes the opportunity to team up with our district and town council colleagues to tackle environment issues and improve the town centre. Not only does tackling these issues give people a sense of pride in their town, but it also helps support the local economy by ensuring a nicer environment for everyone.”
Stroud District Council recently announced it had been awarded more than £11,000 to tackle chewing gum removal and prevention in the district’s towns. The council will be investing in specialist equipment and signage in an effort to rid towns of unsightly gum later this year.
Stroud District Council has litter picking equipment available for individuals or groups to borrow. Please contact recycling@stroud.gov.uk for more information.
