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More litter bins for parks
UP to 500 new and replacement litter
bins are to be provided in Liverpool's parks and the surrounding streets.
The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, has approved a new capital programme of
£250,000 for the scheme which will see ugly or faulty bins being replaced and
bins sited at the entrance to parks where they are most needed The programme
will also address problems associated with cigarette stubs and dog fouling. And
a new £20,000 fund will be launched for Friends and other community groups to
apply for funding to support activities to reduce litter in parks and other
environmental improvements.
Councillor Steve Munby, cabinet member for neighbourhoods said:- "We know
there is a lot of concern about litter in general, but people are particularly
offended when it is in our parks. During the summer more people visit the parks
and unfortunately this can create problems with litter which can spill over into
surrounding streets. This new programme will ensure that there are sufficiently
good quality litter bins in our parks and the surrounding areas; there really
will be no excuse for anybody to litter. We also want the Friends groups
who are passionate about the parks, to help us in keeping them clean and tidy
and want them to come up with ideas about how they can help us do this."
Councillor Peter Mitchell, Mayoral Lead for Parks and Open Spaces, said:-
"Every park user has their part to play in keeping them clean and litter free.
With this new investment in bins and the funding we are providing for Friends
and other groups we are showing our determination to make sure our parks are
kept as tidy as possible." |
