In recent years it has been great to see more and more small groups and individuals litter picking around the town and how much better our town looks for it.

Many of those litter pickers are supporters of the Love Ashby Litter Licking Heroes (see Facebook page) who welcome new volunteers to their ranks.

How good it is to see the results of their efforts. This year’s Big Tidy Up is scheduled for Saturday May 21st when it is hoped all those keen to see a tidier town will join together to pick litter and share in fellowship with likeminded people.

Get Involved

In our 2021 Big Tidy Up over 100 adults and children collected about 90 bags of rubbish from the streets and open spaces of Ashby. We hope to surpass that number this year. Anyone can volunteer to help. No experience is necessary although experienced volunteers are encouraged to act as a Team Leader for one of the groups starting out from around the town.

Litter pickers, bags and safety vests will be provided but volunteers need to wear suitable clothing gloves and sturdy shoes. All equipment borrowed must be returned at the end of the event.

Young people under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Depending on the number of volunteers available, and with some willingness to be flexible, it is hoped that most areas in and around Ashby will be picked free of litter.

This group was started 3 years ago by a small number of concerned people, with the aim of promoting the removal of litter from the streets and open spaces of Ashby.

The initiative and hard work of those early volunteers has blossomed such that 538 people have now registered an interest on the group’s Facebook page.

This does not mean all of them are active litter pickers but those who are have done exceedingly well, as can be illustrated by the following figures;

Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to register with NWL District Council as a picker. To do so, ring NWLDC at their main reception desk (01530 454545) to register as a picker, request equipment and bags and they will arrange delivery to your house. Alternatively email: environmentalprotection@nwleicestershire.gov.uk

New helpers are always most welcome. If you want to know more about the group then email: loveashbylitterpickingheroes@gmail.com