Councillors call on residents to help get Shipston Clean for the Queen

The first weekend in March could see the UK’s largest ever spring clean as towns and villages across the country get Clean for The Queen.

As part of HM The Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations, Shipston residents are being urged to join the town’s regular litter picking volunteers to give Shipston extra shine this month.

Thanks to the launch of the Proud of My Town Campaign by Councillor Fay Ivens four years ago, Shipston already has a loyal band of litter pickers which meet every month. In addition to occasional helpers, the Proud of My Town team regularly attracts ten people, some of whom have been coming since day one. Armed with litter picking sticks and black bags, they make short work of tidying the town.

Thanks to their efforts, combined with the regular work undertaken by the council’s cleansing contractor, litter is at a low level in Shipston, with only a few problem areas around the town. Nevertheless, the team would be delighted to welcome more volunteers for a right Royal clean-up on 5th March.  Simply turn up at New Clark House at 10am – equipment and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, please contact Fay Ivens or Georgina Beaumont on 01608 662180.