MP urges ‘Clean for the Queen’

Local MP David Rutley, has called on schools, businesses and community groups to help tidy up their local area ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90^th Birthday.

 “Clean for The Queen” brings together all the anti-litter organisations from the UK and aims to get people involved in the country’s largest litter pick. Community groups including parish councils, residents’ associations, Girl Guides and Brownies and Scout and Cub troops are being encouraged to organise their own litter pick or clean up in the coming weeks or over the “Clean for The Queen” weekend from Friday 4^th to Sunday 6^th March.

David has joined with Cllr Liz Durham, the Mayor of Macclesfield, and Macclesfield Town Council to help promote the scheme locally and to encourage more community groups to get involved.

Local schools and Scout Groups have already confirmed their participation locally, while Cheshire East Council is supplying 100 free litter picking kits, which can be applied for by going to http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/environment/street_cleansing_and_litter/clean-for-the-queen.aspx.

David said: “This is a great opportunity to make sure we get Macclesfield and our surrounding towns and villages looking spotless in time for The Queen’s official 90^th birthday on 21 April. Although the big litter pick will take place over 4^th, 5^thand 6^th March, local residents can get involved whenever they like. It is the support and action people are taking, and not the dates, which are important. I really hope as many people as possible consider getting involved, so together we can help mark this important occasion.”