Annual street cleaning scheme returns to Sleaford-area villages

South Kesteven District Council’s (SKDC’s) Big Clean involves teams from the authority sprucing up the district by clearing fly-tipping, cleaning road signs, repairing bins, pulling up weeds and power-washing pavements.

Workers also clean graffiti, pick litter and cut back trees which are in the way of signs.

In the past week, stops have included Billingborough, Pointon and Horbling.

Cabinet member for commercial and operations Coun Dr Peter Moseley said: “This work is a priority for SKDC with the aim of making the district’s 365 square miles a more attractive environment for those who live here, and to businesses that will provide future jobs and growth.”

He added: “I am proud of the work that our own teams and community volunteers do in keeping the district looking so great.

“You can build on local community spirit and help out in your area too, as many volunteers around the district already do.

“SKDC can assist your group with a loan of rubbish bags, hi-vis jackets or litter-picking sticks to build on the council’s work; they can be borrowed from the Street Scene department, which is also happy to pick up filled bags afterwards.”

n More information on the Big Clean and its schedule can be found at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/bigclean