Stockport Spring Clean campaign comes to a successful end

The Stockport Spring Clean campaign came to an end at the end of April and saw community groups, individuals and council staff cleaning up the borough by removing graffiti, repairing bridges, weeding plots and more.

Stockport Council’s Spring Clean campaign was aimed at highlighting some of the work and challenges faced on a daily basis by council staff, including keeping the boroughs’ parks and greenspaces safe and clean. This has included daily social media posts giving an insight into cleaning and maintenance and the effects of anti-social behaviour such as fly-tipping and graffiti, on the environment.

Mark Glynn, Director of Place Management said:

“The Stockport Spring Clean campaign has been a huge success in highlighting the work the council does to keep Stockport clean and tidy. I have been amazed at the outpouring of support from the community during the campaign, both on social media and through people cleaning up their local areas.”

As part of the campaign the council has launched the Stockport Greenspace Volunteer Awards 2023, These awards acknowledge the invaluable work and commitment of Stockport’s many dedicated volunteers and groups who help make the borough a welcoming place for visitors and residents. Nominations can be made by anyone for any individual or group whose work benefit the borough’s greenspaces and are invited against the following categories:

• Thinking Stockport Greenspace
• Fair and Inclusive
• Volunteer of the Year
• Environment Award

Nominations are open until the 31 May with the shortlist for each award being announced on 30 June. To nominate yourself or someone else complete the form on Stockport Council’s website.