Jim'll Fix It For Litter Picks

30th March 2009

April is designated National Spring Clean month and The Highland Council is encouraging groups to take up a special offer and have pride in their area.

Local Education and Enforcement Officer James Sanderson has offered to loan out equipment including litter pickers & gloves and provide bin bags for any residents, community groups or schools who wish to organise a litter clean up in their area. James can co-ordinate the loan of the litter pickers and gloves and arrange for any bagged litter to be collected afterwards and he urged anyone who is interested to join the campaign and get in touch by telephoning 01349 852472.

James said: "Anyone caught dropping litter can be issued with a fixed penalty £50 fine but I would rather not have to give out fines so urge everyone to make sure they don't drop litter. This campaign gives everyone an opportunity to make a difference by keeping our countryside and streets clean and help do their bit for a cleaner Highlands."

Cromarty Firth Ward Councillor Martin Rattray said he and his fellow Members fully supported the campaign to clear up. "Litter is a real eyesore and the selfish actions of some can reflect on whole communities. As we are approaching the start of the tourism season, local communities are looking at ways to spruce up and ensure visitors leave with a good impression. I am sure there will be a good take up of the offer to provide practical support. Cracking down on the problem of litter can give a real moral boost and allow us all to take pride in our natural environment."

Anyone wanting to find out more about the biggest spring clean in Scotland or to register for a free clean up kit can visit the Keep Scotland Beautiful website www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/springclean

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Cllr Martin Rattray joins James Sanderson and Jaki Gardner a member of Invergordon Community Council on Invergordon High Street to promote National Spring Clean month.