Crimdon litter pick uncovers a tyre, fishing wire and 35 bags of waste
An autumn litter pick campaign is under way and you are invited.
Durham County Council has launched the Big Autumn Clean with a call for residents, schools, community groups and businesses to litter pick in their communities.
The Big Autumn Clean was officially launched with a beach clean at Crimdon, hosted in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust.
It saw 52 volunteers come together to collect 35 bags of waste, as well as a tyre, fishing wire and a carpet.
Councillor Kyle Genner, the council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods, environment and police relations, said: “People across County Durham rightly want to live in a clean and tidy environment but, like many places across the UK, litter has become a real issue.”
Those wanting to take part in the Big Autumn Clean can attend an organised event.
Alternatively, residents can organise their own litter pick by contacting the council’s civic pride team.
Details of how to take part can be found at http://www.durham.gov.uk/bigautumnclean