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Hartcliffe to get a big tidy over the spring months
A team of specialist cleaners will bust grime in Hartcliffe over the next four months.
Street cleansers, parks officers and graffiti removal experts will tackle dirt, litter and fly tipping in south Bristol as part of the Big Tidy campaign, which launched in October 2019.
The scheme, spearheaded by mayor Marvin Rees, had led to the deep clean of more than 900 streets across the city.
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More than 500 tonnes of litter and fly tip rubbish has been removed so far, and the deep clean has now started in 18 locations across Hartcliffe.
“This is exactly the kind of investment and focus that Hartcliffe deserves,” says Rees.
“The Big Tidy will bring together teams from housing, waste and parks to really address the issues that matter to the community. Everyone deserves to love where they live and have pride in their neighbourhood, so we’re here to bring some of that sparkle back.”
The team from Bristol Waste will cut back overgrown greenery, clean paths and communal areas and remove graffiti tags.
The team will also work with the community to address issues such as litter, fly-tipping and dog mess.
The Big Tidy launches in Hartcliffe and Withywood. Photo: Bristol Waste
“I am really looking forward to seeing Big Tidy teams out and about in Hartcliffe and Withywood, having seen what a difference their work has made in other areas of the city,” says Helen Holland, the area’s local councillor.
“We have got some areas that are a problem and unloved, and where their help will make a real difference – but also some very enthusiastic community groups who put in a lot of work volunteering in our green spaces, so working with those residents to boost their efforts, will be hugely welcomed.”
Housing officers from Bristol City Council and Bristol Waste’s Community Engagement team will work with cleaners to tackle waste management issues in the area.
The Big Tidy team will continue to work across the city in areas identified as high priority while cleaning Hartcliffe.
Main photo: Bristol Waste
Read more: Celebrating one year of Bristol’s Big Tidy scheme
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