A COMMITTED network of volunteers have set a new record for litter-picking by gathering 8,000 bags of litter in one year.

The figure is a joint effort by teams from Winwick, Howley, Fairfield, Great Sankey, Latchford, Orford, Lymm, Fearnhead, Croft and Westy, together with the roving Tuesday and Sunday litter teams.

This is already 1,000 bags more than the whole of 2021, with a few weeks still remaining in the year.

Grappenhall resident and Keep Britain Tidy ambassador Tony Dixon said: “It is amazing, and we can all feel very proud.

“Together with last year, this is a cumulative effect, and we are definitely seeing key areas of the town getting tidier.

“This is a growing movement, and we now have a constellation of active litter teams working together across the town.

Volunteer teams have been working hard across Warrington throughout the year

Volunteer teams have been working hard across Warrington throughout the year

“Between us we are linking up and taking out the worst hotspots and giving many neighbourhoods a little lift.”

He added: “Nobody likes litter. It is something we can all do without. Every street and park looks better and feels friendlier and safer whenever litter is removed.

“Warrington Borough Council completely gets it and has been extremely supportive.

“We are making progress, and everyone in Warrington should take pride in the improvements in their local areas. We are aiming for mini teams in many more areas.”

Anyone who would like to be a volunteer with one of the teams is encouraged to visit litternetworks.org