Caerphilly Council’s Big Spring Clean clears 50 tonnes of rubbish

A council-backed campaign to encourage communities to volunteer and litter pick has cleared almost 50 tonnes of rubbish.

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Big Spring Clean ran throughout March, April and May and saw armies of volunteers join together with council staff to spruce things up.

In addition to the litter picking, council workers also resurfaced roads, cleared drains, and painted street furniture.

During the last week of the campaign, pupils from Lewis School Pengam planted flowers and shrubs in high profile locations, while children at Glyngaer Primary School, Gelligaer, took part in a litter pick around their community.
Councillors also got involved, with local members Cllr Roy Saralis and Cllr Jean Summers digging in at Woodfieldside near Blackwood.

They helped the Tidy Towns Team improve the look and feel of the area for local residents, visitors and passers by.
Meanwhile Cllr Dave Poole, Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services, and Cllr Tom Williams, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transportation and Engineering joined the Lewis School Pengam pupils during their morning of planting.
Cllr Poole thanked everyone who has been involved during the campaign and encouraged residents to continue looking after their environment throughout the year.

“I would like to thank all those residents, school children and community groups who have graciously volunteered their time and effort in helping the council make Caerphilly County Borough an even more beautiful place to live, work and visit.

“The last week is yet another example of everyone pulling together during our Big Spring Clean campaign, going that extra mile to make our urban environment more attractive, through clearance work, painting and planting schemes.
“Although the Big Spring Clean is a three month campaign, I assure residents that the council will continue to work hard throughout the year and I would encourage all residents to continue to play their part in keeping our county borough looking greener and cleaner.”