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The @keepbritaintidy Network is exactly that - a network of organisations and individuals with a professional interest in managing and improving places

 Wigan, England
keepbritaintidy.org/local-authorities/become-a-member
Joined June 2015
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Calling all street cleaning contractors and equipment suppliers! We need your help to clean Britain's high streets of gum litter. Join our list of Chewing Gum Taskforce suppliers by emailing [email protected] today. #ChewingGumTaskforce #CleanHighStreets
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We are excited to announce the launch of #CountYourCarbon. The nation’s first free, full-scope carbon emissions tool built specifically for nurseries, schools and colleges. Find out more: countyourcarbon.org/home/
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Local authorities won't be surprised to learn that Britain's dogs produce 1,000 tonnes of poo every day! Thankfully, our behaviour change solutions are ready to help you reduce dog fouling on your streets by up to 77%. Find out more at: keepbritaintidy.org/local-au…
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Local authorities! Join our webinar to learn about the #ChewingGumTaskForce; how it's cleaning up historic gum staining, and changing behaviour so more people bin their gum 🚮 Plus, learn how to apply for a grant for your area. Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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We are currently having problems with our external emails so if you have contacted us but not heard anything back please don't think we're ignoring you. We will come back to you ASAP. If you are trying to contact someone urgently, please give them a call.
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Save the date! The Great British Spring Clean returns from 15 March to 31 March 2024 #GBSpringClean
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We are excited to announce that our ‘Buy Nothing New Month’ campaign and ‘Message from the MRF worker’ intervention have both been shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at this year’s National Recycling Awards. @NRAwards #NRAwards
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It's #LoveParks Week! Join us, as we celebrate the green spaces that we love, and ensure that they remain cherished, accessible places for all to enjoy. Learn more: keepbritaintidy.org/get-invo…
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More than three quarters of England's streets are estimated to be stained with gum. Tackling all that litter is a big job, but thanks to the #ChewingGumTaskForce, 56 councils across the country are ready to get stuck in. Learn more: keepbritaintidy.org/news/1m-…
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Yesterday, we opened pledges for this year's Great British Spring Clean, and you've well and truly risen to the #BigBagChallenge. #LitterHeroes have already pledged to pick 100,000 bags during this year's #GBSpringClean! Have you made your pledge? keepbritaintidy.org/GBSpring…
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Sky lanterns rely on an open flame to take to the skies, but that open flame makes them a real fire hazard. Their use risks setting wildlife habitats alight, and even injuring animals directly. Help us #EndSkyLitter this #GuyFawkesNight
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#Video: Cllr Liam Robinson, our Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, explains why #Liverpool has launched a #BinTheButt campaign to tackle cigarette litter & the hidden damage to the River Mersey smokers can prevent. Find out more at: liverpoolexpress.co.uk/liver… #KeepLiverpoolTidy

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This afternoon I chaired the Tidy Britain APPG on ‘Tinderbox Britain’ ahead of my 10 Min Rule Bill to restrict use of disposable BBQs. Thank you to ⁦@LondonFire⁩ for their harrowing evidence from this summer and ⁦@KeepBritainTidy⁩ for all their work
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#ICYMI: We've launched a new #BinTheButt campaign today asking smokers to think twice about how they dispose of their cigarettes, as toxins are found to be damaging marine life in the River Mersey. Full story at: liverpoolexpress.co.uk/liver… #KeepLiverpoolTidy
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#News: #Liverpool City Council has joined forces with @KeepBritainTidy to launch a #BintheButt campaign today to stamp out cigarette litter, which causes significant damage to marine life in the River Mersey. More: liverpoolexpress.co.uk/liver… 1/2
Bin the Butt poster campaign to raise awareness about hidden damage of cigarette litter to the River Mersey

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The first 12 sites for @lpoolcouncil's new underground super-bins have been revealed. We are working with the council to tackle litter in the city. Read more: liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liv…

12 locations decided for new underground superbins

The council will begin their 'underground revolution' as the first subterranean bins are installed around the city

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Conversations with local authorities have raised issues caused by the use of BBQs in parks, green spaces, and beaches. We've developed a new research project to explore the issue in depth, and are looking for authorities to co-fund the work. Learn more: bit.ly/3zlmfbN
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We've joined forces with @lpoolcouncil for a 12-month environmental action programme designed to tackle litter 🚮 Learn more: liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liv…
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1 in 10 dog owners leave poo bags behind. So we've teamed up with @DogsTrust & @KeepBritainTidy to launch their 'Walk This Way' project in Birkenhead & North Wirral Coastal Parks. New colour-coded routes have been marked with walk length & the nearest bins, with new bins added.
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#News - Great to launch #Liverpool’s new litter partnership with @KeepBritainTidy, @NGPFriends and the environmental hit team @lpool_LSSL in the beautiful #NorrisGreen Park. Full story at: liverpoolexpress.co.uk/liver…
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