Joey the Swan Clean-up
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03 July 2008
Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council Community
Wardens are teaming up with Wistaston Green Parish Council, the
local Scout Group, Junior Neighbourhood Wardens and The Environment
Agency to carry out a clean-up day of the public open space known
as Joey the Swan. The multi-agency initiative to improve the
quality of life for residents is set to bring benefits to the
community, dog walkers and the local environment in the area.
It takes place on Saturday 5th of
July.
Work on the Clean-up initiative will include clearing fly-tipped
waste, removing broken glass, cutting back undergrowth, removing
dog mess, clearing general litter and improving the environment in
the area. Improvements will also focus on cleaning footpaths
which run through the area, helping to make the area one in which
the whole community can take pride. Follow up actions will be
put in following the initiative, including increased Community
Warden and Dog Warden patrols.
Councillor Jacquie Weatherill, Portfolio Holder for the Local
Environment, said: “This is a very significant initiative and we
are delighted at the support from the community and a range of
agencies. We are fully committed to working with all partners
to clamp down on environmental enforcement and anti-social
behaviour and to working to make the Borough one in which we can
all take pride. This initiative is a great example of that
commitment having a real effect on quality of life for our
communities.
People have commented that Joey the Swan was one of the good things
about the area but they recognised that litter and general nuisance
issues do not really make it an attractive place to spend time.
The event was seen as a small step towards helping local
people continue to enjoy the facility and begin to look at ways of
improving it.
This important local project will take place
on Saturday 5th July 2008 between 10am and 1pm.
The Community Wardens are supporting the clean-up with
partner agencies to improve the area.
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Photographs: Scouts from Wilson House Scouts based in Ford Lane,
Crewe
COUNCIL
CONTACT: Dominic
Gratty – Senior Community Warden
TELEPHONE:
01270 537813
EMAIL: jan.griffiths@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
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