Highland Council makes community clean-up call as part of national litter effort

The council is encouraging as many communities, businesses, schools and individuals as possible to get involved in a local community clean up.

The call is part of its support for the 2019 Keep Scotland Beautiful Clean Up campaign that aims to help build community pride and educate and support people to transform the places they live in and care for.

Chairman of Highland Council’s environment, development and infrastructure committee, Councillor Allan Henderson said: "We are delighted to support this national campaign for volunteers to get involved to help to tackle the blight of litter in our communities.

"Not only is litter unsightly and bad for the environment but here in the Highlands it costs us over £2.8 million each year to clean it up – this is money that could otherwise be spent on enhancing local community facilities.

"Highland receives many thousands of visitors from around the world every year.

"We don’t want littering to leave a negative impression on our towns, villages and scenic spots so the council is pleased to work with Keep Scotland Beautiful and the many community volunteers to tackle this disgusting habit.

"To find out how the council can support your clean-up call 01349 886603."

Last year more than 30,000 people across Scotland participated in the annual Spring Clean Campaign, helping to remove more than 300 tonnes of litter.

Anyone interested in finding out more on how they can organise and join a local Clean Up event should visit www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/springclean19

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