Northumberland backs the 10th Annual Great British Spring Clean
- kimberleywaugh4
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2025.
This year’s campaign, from 21 March to 6 April, brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and councils to make a difference to the environment on our doorstep - and the charity is keen to stress litter picking can be accessible to everybody with the right resources.
The council is encouraging people to show pride in their area by pledging on Keep Britain Tidy’s website to pick a bag or more of litter, helping make a huge difference to the environment.
As well as being good for the environment, after the 2024 campaign, 84% of people who took part said they felt more pride for their local area and 97% of participants felt they made a difference to their neighbourhood.
Councillor Colin Horncastle, Cabinet Member for Looking After Our Environment with the County Council, said: “The county continues to be known for its green and clean environment, and in 2025, we’re more committed than ever to preserving that great legacy.
“From local parks and green spaces to beaches and streets, we'd love everyone to get involved in helping to maintain the beauty of our surroundings. We’re here to support those efforts with the right resources and equipment.”
For those playing their part, bagged litter can be placed in the general household waste bin, with any recyclable items such as plastic bottles and drinks cans going in the recycling bin.
For larger amounts of litter; volunteers can make contact with the Council via email to agree collection arrangements.
Anyone wanting to request litter picking equipment from the council or arrange for the removal of bagged collected litter can contact:
Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, said: “We are so grateful for the game-changing support from Northumberland County Council.
“The Great British Spring Clean is a fantastic way for councils to support residents to really show their pride in where they live, and connect with like-minded people, while taking serious and immediate action to protect the environment on their doorstep.
“During this year’s campaign, we are highlighting that the environment belongs to everyone, and that everyone is welcome to join in with our activities and celebrate the 10th Great British Spring Clean.
Get involved in the Great British Spring Clean today by pledging at: www.keepbritaintidy.org/gbspringclean and using the hashtags #GBSpringClean #LoveWhereYouLive