Community litter pick campaign sees over 100 bags of rubbish collected across Milton Keynes

Residents have been joining in with a local community litter pick campaign which has seen over 100 bags or rubbish collected.

In January 2022, the Loughton & Shenley ward team launched the litter pick campaign, which sees members of the public collect rubbish from a different area each month.

In a recent litter pick in Loughton, over a dozen residents joined, with children and families getting involved.

Each volunteer filled a large plastic sack, with over 100 bags of litter now collected since the campaign started,

Loughton & Shenley Ward Councillor Shanika Mahendran launched the litter pick campaign: “These litter picks were established to clean up the area while bringing people together, and they have been hugely successful in doing that. Volunteers have been able to meet their neighbours, form relationships and build a real sense of pride in their community.”

Councillor Zoe Nolan, who also represents Loughton & Shenley ward, added: “Over the past year, the community litter picks have sparked a real passion for keeping the area clean and tidy. We hope that the continued efforts will encourage people to think twice about littering, as even a banana peel can take years to decompose.

"These litter picks are vital in making our city a more sustainable place, and I encourage everybody to participate wherever they can.” 

Residents in Milton Keynes can get hold of free litter picks through their local parish and town councils. You can find out more here.