South Ayrshire Council - News - Civic Pride in Action

CIVIC PRIDE IN ACTION - MAYBOLE

Local residents in Maybole generously gave up some of their leisure time to get together and tidy garden areas in Dailly Road and Miller Terrace in Maybole.

The willing volunteers, who included people of all ages, spent Sunday helping neighbours dispose of litter and unwanted household items. A number of South Ayrshire Council staff worked with the local residents including Community Support Officers who work in that area, Housing Staff and members of the Regeneration Team. Everyone involved in the cleanup was provided with safety equipment such as protective gloves and litter pickers.

Councillor Arthur Spurling, Vice Convener of the Council’s Social Justice Committee said: “The majority of people dispose of litter and household goods appropriately, however, the acts of a few thoughtless people can soon ruin the look of an area.

“This initiative clearly demonstrates what great results can be achieved when residents and Officers of the Council work hand in glove on a project. I would like to thank everyone who gave up their spare time to take part and make such a difference.

”The work the residents have carried out is fantastic, they have a real pride in South Ayrshire. If everyone made the same effort then South Ayrshire would be even more beautiful and this would benefit local people and very importantly tourists who boost our economy.”

Keen to highlight the importance of disposing of large household items correctly, and in an effort to reduce fly tipping, leaflets were issued to all households advising them of the Council’s Special Uplift service.

The Special Uplift Service is available free to all households in South Ayrshire on five occasions each year. Any resident who has items to dispose of should telephone Council staff on telephone number 08457 697520 and arrangements will be made to uplift the items.

The initiative was such a success that Officers are already planning other initiatives.

July 2006