CLEANER
From street cleaning and litter picking to prosecuting fly-tippers, removing graffiti, road sweeping, hedge cutting and bin emptying, the breadth of work carried out to keep Telford and Wrekin looking spick and span is vast and parish councils to address specific concerns. They do it quickly, quietly and efficiently – like understated superheroes of our neighbourhoods – carrying out daily environmental and school patrols across the borough. Keeping it Clean incorporates a host of teams from around the council. The solution? Working in partnership. As well as regular programmed seasonal work, we have 13 Community Action Teams (CATs) working with town and It is often the little things that make the biggest difference and that is where £1.5 million is being invested to help keep Telford and Wrekin clean and tidy.
Quick, quiet and efficient – Community Action Teams make light work of jobs keeping everything looking clean and tidy.
Our bulky item collection service helps you dispose of waste in a responsible and affordable way, with some people qualifying for one or two free collections per year. There are discounted charges including for people in receipt of housing benefit or council tax support. Waste can also be taken to household recycling centres. It’s never been easier to get rid of big items. You can call 01952 384384 or visit www.telford.gov.uk/bulk to book your collection. Prices start from just £15 for up to three items, but you may qualify for a 50% discount or even a free service.
Big Beds?
“Thanks to residents, our household
recycling rates are well above the average for England. Our bulky item collection rates are a fraction of the price that residents pay in other areas.” Councillor Lee Carter Cabinet member for neighbourhood services, regeneration, and the high street
The lowdown
The scope of work we undertake may explain why Telford and Wrekin was named the second cleanest city in the UK last year by ‘GetAgent.’ The 65 recycling bins we’ve installed in parks and high streets over the last 18 months are helping to save hundreds of thousands of plastic and glass bottles and cans from going to waste each year. We work hard to help people learn about different ways to get rid of rubbish and recycling but we don’t mind coming down hard on those who fly-tip too. Our enforcement team takes a tough approach in cases of dog fouling, graffiti and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, our public protection teams look at everything from food hygiene to doggy day care providers and even carry out illegal tobacco raids with help from West Mercia Police. Fly-tipping hotline 01952 388800 We operate a confidential hotline where you can report information and help us prosecute fly-tippers. Visit www.Telford.gov.uk/Watch
Last year, we delivered more than 83km 2 of footpath work and this year we will have resurfaced more than 130km 2 – that’s the equivalent of about 30 football pitches!
Fly-tips like this are an all too common sight so we’re making penalties harsher. As a result we are changing the early repayment figure. It’s now much tougher at £350 instead of £200.
An extra £750,000 is being invested over the next two years to create further car parking on housing estates.
Eeugh... Chewing gum on the pavement – something we all want to see removed. Crews cleared Dawley High Street with high-pressure water sprays to bring up the stuck gum.
Read more at about our highways work at www.Telford.gov.uk/Pride
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