Bury launches community clean-up drive with 40 bags of rubbish cleared

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 20:07

By David Murphy

More than 40 bags of litter have been cleared from the streets of Bury during the first of a series of community clean-up days organised to bring people together and improve neighbourhoods.

The clean-up, held during National Volunteer Week, took place around the Mosses Centre, East Street and Edward Street. Council staff, local residents, operations teams and councillors all pitched in to collect rubbish and remove fly-tipping.

This marks the start of 16 clean-up events planned across the borough over the summer, as part of Bury Council’s ‘LET’S do it!’ strategy, which focuses on working locally, together, using community strengths and enterprising ideas.

Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations, thanked everyone involved: “From residents to council staff and my fellow cabinet members, a big thank you to everyone who took part.

“Our ‘LET’S’ strategy is all about making a real difference in local areas. This event brought people together and showed how much we can achieve when we work side by side.”

The event also helped highlight local issues. Residents stopped to speak with the clean-up team about concerns including litter and fly-tipping. Four locals have even signed up to become regular litter pickers.

Councillor Quinn added: “Our street cleansing teams already work hard to keep Bury cleaner and greener, but working with volunteers means we can do even more. We are so grateful for everyone who helps out.”

More clean-up days are scheduled across the borough to support the council’s Local values, focusing on trust, teamwork and putting residents first.

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