Community Champions unite for successful litter pick event
On Saturday, 15 March, the Waltham Abbey Community Champions teamed up with the EFDC Community Development and Wellbeing team, and Waltham Abbey Fire Station to host a community litter pick.
Local residents were joined by MP Dr Neil Hudson and ward councillor Martin Morris.
21 individuals volunteered their time to collect 20 sacks of rubbish to contribute to the aim of keeping their local community tidy.
Join in the next community pick up
- Wednesday 28 May 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Brookways Hall, Roundhills, EN9 1UU
- Monday 28 July 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hillhouse, EN9 3EL
- Monday 1 September 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Waltham Abbey Fire Station, Sewardstone Road, EN9 1PA
- Saturday 18 October 10am to 12pm
- Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Hillhouse, EN9 3EL
Host your own litter pick
Interested in hosting your own litter pick? Our website offers advice and guidance for those who want to get involved.
We loan out high visibility waistcoats, litter pickers, sack hoops and give gloves, waste and recycling sacks to local communities who want to organise a litter pick.
Communities coming together
Cllr Kaz Rizvi, Portfolio Holder for Community Development and Wellbeing said:
This event highlights the power of community spirit and collaboration in tackling environmental challenges. Thank you to all participants, including the officers, local MP and organisations that supported the event.
Together, they’ve demonstrated what can be achieved when communities come together for a common cause.
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