Residents of Shaw and Whitley recently held their biggest-ever community litter pick, collecting 15 kg of rubbish from the local area.
The community litter picks are held twice a year and are organised by the local Community Action Whitley and Shaw group. Residents wore high-vis jackets and used litter pickers to tidy the area.
Chair of Community Action Whitley and Shaw, Peter Richardson, said, “It was great to see so many people out to help. They collected all different types of stuff; there is a lot of litter at traffic lights and along the Corsham Road. Unfortunately, what people do is they might pick up a McDonald’s and then hurl the residue out of the window as they drive along.”
The next community litter pick will be held in spring; the date is yet to be confirmed.
Pictured: Whitley and Shaw community at the litter pick
Support Local News
Help us keep your community connected and informed.
Local news is under pressure more than ever. For just £2 a month, you can support independent reporting that shares local stories, investigates the issues that affect you, and keeps residents up to date.
Choose a monthly subscription or a one-off donation. All donations will be reinvested into producing local journalism for Melksham.
Donate Now
