The Great British Spring Clean – Million Mile Mission

28th May – 13th June 2021

Over the last year outdoor spaces and places have mattered to us more than ever, so this Spring we are joining the charity Keep Britain Tidy and their Great British Spring Clean campaign.

We have worked with Keep Britain Tidy on this initiative for several years and are delighted to be part of a campaign that in 2019, saw just under a million bags of litter collected. From 28th May – 13th June 2021, we are encouraging all staff, Councillors and residents to pledge to support this very special campaign and their million mile litter picking mission.

Taking part is not only good for the environment, but for our mental and physical health too. Last year, 79% of people who took the Great British Spring Clean reported improved mood, and 51% said it encouraged them to move more.

Whether you pledge to take part alone, with your families or bubbles, or with your team remotely, it’s a great excuse to get outside. All you need is a litter picker, some gloves and a bag to collect your litter in.

Ready to get started? Here’s how:
1. Visit keepbritaintidy.org to pledge to support. On the pledge form, you can select that you are a member of Barton-le-Clay Parish. Here, you will find all the advice and
information you need to get started.

2. Please share your images/stories about taking part with theparishclerk@bartonleclay-pc.gov.uk, so we can celebrate what our Village residents are doing.

3. Help inspire others to take part by making some noise about the campaign on social media. Share your good news stories, videos and pictures using the hashtags #GBSpringClean #MillionMileMission @keepbritaintidy

It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges we have faced this year, but small acts of kindness – to our planet and ourselves – can help us improve our surroundings and our mood.

Thank you
Barton-le-Clay Parish Council and Keep Britain Tidy