Council reveals 'grot spots' for the Big Clean

The Big Clean

The results are in! Rochdale Borough Council can now reveal the nominated ‘grot spots’ chosen to undergo a ‘Big Clean’ in Heywood.

Over the past few months, people across the borough have been having their say - telling the council which areas they think should be tidied up.

Following a fantastic response, Christmas and New Year was spent sifting through all the nomination forms to find the spots most in need of a Big Clean and sites throughout Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale have all been selected.

Chief Executive Roger Ellis said he was delighted with the public response to the Big Clean: “Everyone has the right to live somewhere they can be proud of. The Big Clean is helping to make this a reality by improving the appearance of local streets and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The clean-up blitz starts now.”

In Heywood five spots have been allocated their share of the Big Clean fund:

• Regent Street/Moore Street
• Argyle Parade
• Waterfold Lane
• Pot Hal
• Queen’s Park Road   

Nine spots have been allocated their share of the Big Clean fund including:

• Walker Street Open Space
• Croftgates Road
• Sandy Lane
• Grimshaw Lane
• Railway Bed
• Boarshaw Clough
• Cooper Fold
• Parsons Field
• Davidson Drive
• Wince Close.
   

Although the deadline for submitting Big Clean site nominations has now closed, residents can still join in with the campaign and work with the council to host a Big Clean litter pick.

Whether you’re a member of a community or friends group, at school or you fancy getting your neighbours together to have a blitz on litter in your street, the council can help you organise and promote your own Big Clean litter pick.

Are you taking part in the Big Clean? What are you views on it? Please contact the news desk:

• Email: news@rochdaleonline.co.uk
• Tel: 07538 579786