People in north Oxfordshire are encouraged to be litter heroes and help keep Cherwell clean this spring.
Published: Friday, 14th March 2025
Residents, community groups and businesses are invited to make the most of the beautiful spring weather and take part in the Great British Spring Clean, from Friday, 14 March to Tuesday, 22 April.
Whether it is getting involved in a community tidy up or using the litter bins in our towns and villages, every action no matter how small can help make a difference.
Councillor Ian Middleton, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services, said: “I am proud to call our beautiful district of Cherwell home. One way I show my love for this special place is by making sure I am disposing of any litter responsibly.
“Littering may seem like a small, meaningless action but small actions add up to big consequences. Littering harms our environment, health, and quality of life and causes a blight on our beautiful part of the world.
“I am calling on everyone to choose to be part of the solution, not the problem. You can do this by joining us in the Great British Spring Clean. It is a brilliant initiative and free to take part – whether you volunteer your time with a local group to go litter picking or commit to putting your rubbish in the bin or taking it home, every bit helps to make the district cleaner.”
Individuals, community groups and organisations can learn more about the spring clean and pledge to love where they live and pick up a bag at keepbritaintidy.org
Information on how to get involved locally and how to support a litter pick can be found here.