A DRIVE to clean up the streets of Drumchapel is to kick off next month – and organisers are calling on residents to get behind the move.
The bid to banish fly-tipping and litter from the scheme, dubbed Keep Drumchapel Tidy, will begin on June 1 and continue throughout the month.
As previously reported, the idea came from artist Tanith Diggory and fellow community members who noticed the situation getting “out of control” when lockdown measures came into force.
Now, the mum-of-three is urging everyone in the area – including schools and local businesses – to come together to help resolve the situation.
She said: “A couple of hours can make all the difference. Anyone can join in.
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“I really hope people will get behind it because Drumchapel is a beautiful place, it’s a great place for the kids, but issues like fly-tipping are ruining it.
“If we work together, it can be restored and hopefully that will put people off dumping their rubbish here again.”
Drumchapel Community Council, G15 Youth Project, Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland and Drumchapel Thriving Places are just a few organisations that have offered their support for the initiative, while dozens of pledges have already been made via the event website.
Organisers have asked those in the area to spend just 30 minutes of their time to join in the clean-up.
It can happen any time across June and can take place anywhere – from a local street or park to the area’s beloved Bluebell Woods or derelict land near the Drumchapel Shopping Centre.
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The group said it will “aim” to provide all materials needed for the clean-up, including bags and litter pickers. Tanith, 36, who moved to the area a decade ago to join husband Phillip, insisted any amount of time – no matter how small – will help restore the scheme’s
“beauty”.
“Lots of people are aware of the issue and are saying they see what’s happening and how can they help.”
Glasgow City Council has also agreed to support the cause, she added.
Speaking last month, a spokesman said: “We are keen to support Tanith’s effort to clean up after those who leave a mess behind in Drumchapel, as community involvement is a vital part in keeping local areas in good condition.
“We will assist the group in whatever way we can.”
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