Thumbs Up For Council’s Tidy Up Scheme

Published on: 26 Sep, 2013
Updated on: 2 Oct, 2013

Overgrown alleyways and dusty signs have a new lease of life, thanks to a clean-up scheme this summer by Guildford Borough Council.

The Tidy Up campaign asked parish councils and ward councillors to nominate areas that needed a little more attention from cleaning crews.

Cllr Matt Furniss with members of Guildford Borough Council's cleansing team.

Cllr Matt Furniss (right) with members of Guildford Borough Council’s cleansing team.

A special two-man crew visited 22 parishes and wards to tackle extra tasks from hedge trimming to cleaning slippery moss. The areas nominated are not part of the usual street-cleaning service.

Cllr Matt Furniss, Lead Councillor for Environment, said: “It’s important to listen to our local community and recognise the areas that need a little more attention to improve the appearance of our borough.

“We have dedicated over 500 hours to the Tidy Up scheme this summer and hope that residents will notice the hard work of the teams and the positive impact of the clean-ups on the local area. ”

Above: An alley off Grange Road before it was cleaned up and bushes were trimmed back.

The same alley after the work was completed.

The clean-ups will continue until October.

The clerk of East Horsley Parish Council, Nick Clemens, added: “The work was done to a high standard. Bluebell Lane was an area I regularly had complaints about. This is now a more attractive and safe area for elderly residents who regularly use this footpath.”