A GROUP of Glasgow neighbours will be eagerly sweeping the streets next month. 

Residents of the Commonwealth Games village are set to spruce up the East End area to 'create a more pleasant view' for the community.

The event comes after Chloe Rayner McFarland found the levels of litter in the area to be “disheartening”.

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The 30-year-old said: “I’m a new resident in the area and I was really disheartened to see the amount of litter scattered throughout the streets and green spaces.

"After going through all the hard work of buying a home, it felt like a letdown to have to live in an area that wasn't being cared for.

"Then, one day, while out and about, I witnessed a group of parents and children from Riverbank Primary School doing a litter pick.

"I was so inspired by their effort that I decided to purchase my own litter picker and get involved too and I was touched by how many people stopped me to express their gratitude.

"This highlighted to me that many others felt the same way about the litter issue and so, I decided to create a Facebook group regarding the issue."

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After creating the page and posing the question of a litter-picking event to the wider community, Chloe found the response to be outstanding.

The Dalmarnock local said: "The response was overwhelming, and I was truly amazed by the level of enthusiasm towards the event.

“Seeing so many people support this cause is truly heart-warming, and it's made me appreciate the strong sense of community spirit that exists here.

"I believe it's an important way to make a positive impact on our community and promote environmental responsibility.”

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The clean-up event will be taking place on Sunday, April 16 at 11am and is open for anyone in the community to join.

The group has already received support from local artists and businesses for the upcoming initiative. 

Chloe said that local artists have reached out to the group to see how they can help, and megastore B&Q have provided wildflower seeds to help 'flower bomb' some of the wastelands behind the Commonwealth houses to transform the area into a "more inviting" space. 

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Glasgow City Council has also provided bins and supplies for the clean-up, and a local charity has offered assistance and will be bringing along a mascot to make the event more enjoyable for children in the community.

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Chloe hopes that the event will achieve both a physical clean-up and a mental one too. 

She said: "We want to make a positive impact on our local community but also inspire others to take action toward theirs. 

"We hope that this event will bring the community together and that it will inspire people to make positive changes in their own lives by reducing their waste and littering habits.

“Hopefully we will bring the community together and help foster a sense of pride and camaraderie among our neighbours.

"It's the perfect time for a wee spring clean and with this event, we truly believe that we can create a ripple effect of positive change throughout Glasgow and beyond."