'Don't drop litter as you spend more time outside' Wakefield Council urges residents

Don’t drop litter – and stop making rubbish excuses – that’s the message from Wakefield Council as it urges all residents to do the right thing.
Front, left to right, councillors Lorna Malkin and Maureen Cumming, back, councillors George Ayre and Clive TennantFront, left to right, councillors Lorna Malkin and Maureen Cumming, back, councillors George Ayre and Clive Tennant
Front, left to right, councillors Lorna Malkin and Maureen Cumming, back, councillors George Ayre and Clive Tennant

The slogan was highlighted this week by Coun Maureen Cummings at Pontefract Park - as part of the council’s campaign to urge everyone to keep parks and green spaces, clean and tidy for all to enjoy.

With lockdown easing, more people have been spending time outdoors and unfortunately this has created a rise in the amount of litter being left behind by a small minority of people.

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As well as looking horrible, litter costs the council time and money to clear up.

Everyone is being asked to use a bin or take their litter home with them.

Coun Cummings, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Poverty, said: “We have so many fantastic green spaces, including Pontefract Park and we need them to stay clean and tidy, so that we can all enjoy these beautiful places. We can all do the right thing, by making sure to take home any litter."

She added: “We’re working hard to empty the bins as often as we can, but please remember it is everyone’s responsibility to #StoptheDrop, clean up their rubbish and take it home if needed, so that our parks and country parks are a clean and welcoming place for everyone to enjoy.

“No more rubbish excuses – it’s simple, please don’t drop litter.”

For more information visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/stopthe