Local residents joined a Crewe ward councillor for large community litter pick, around the area of a newly revamped children's play park.

Keen volunteers joined representative for St Barnabas, Cllr James Pratt (Conservative), helping to clear litter from Leighton Brook Park and many of the surrounding residential streets.

Residents gave up their time, working together to clean up the park and the nearby area. 

Keen volunteers joined St Barnabas representive, Cllr James Pratt (Conservative), helping to clear litter from Leighton Brook Park and many of the surrounding residential streets (Nub News).

Over 20 bags of waste were collected, which contained drink bottles, cans, crisp packets and takeaway containers, as well as a child's scooter found hiding in the woods.

James Pratt told Nub News: "It was brilliant to see so many residents coming out to give up their time, working together to help make their community a better and cleaner place to live.

"it was a tremendous effort. I am so impressed with the efforts put in by the local community this morning and how it is encouraging that so many people want to help."

Leighton Brook park reopened this October, following a revamp to its playground activities.

This redevelopment came from a £100k investment, funded by Crewe Town Council.

Cllr Pratt urged local residents to keep the upgraded facilities and the wider park clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy.

Over 20 bags of waste were collected, which contained drink bottles, cans, crisp packets and takeaway containers, as well as a child's scooter found hiding in the woods (Nub News).

Three new bins have been installed around the park to help control litter.

Crewe Town Council and ANSA environmental services assisted the event by providing equipment for the litter pick and clearing away the collected waste.

If you would like to take part in the next litter pick, join the St Barnabas email newsletter HERE.

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