Each year, communities across the country come together for the Great British Spring Clean, a nationwide campaign that encourages people to roll up their sleeves and help tackle litter in the places they live, work and visit. From neighbourhood streets to countryside paths, the campaign highlights the difference local people can make when they take pride in their surroundings and work together to protect the environment.
In Sefton, the impact of community action is especially important. The borough is home to 22 miles of coastline, along with beautiful parks, open spaces and bustling high streets that are used and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Keeping these areas clean helps protect local wildlife, supports tourism and ensures that Sefton remains a welcoming place for everyone.
During the Great British Spring Clean, volunteers of all ages take part in organised litter picks across the borough, helping to keep beaches, green spaces and neighbourhoods looking their best. Whether you join a local group or simply pick up litter while out for a walk, every small action contributes to a cleaner environment.
Cllr Peter Harvey, Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Street Scene, said the campaign shows how communities can make a real difference.
“The Great British Spring Clean is a chance for our whole community to come together, take pride in our borough and make a visible difference to the places we all love.”
Below you can find some litter picks taking place over the Great British Spring Clean.
Volunteer Centre Sefton Events
Litter Pick – South Park, Bootle
Give volunteering a go and join us for a community litter pick in Bootle’s South Park!
18th March
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Litter Pick, The Pendle Estate, Litherland
Come and help out with local volunteers and community groups
23rd March
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Litter Pick, Copy Lane, Netherton
25th March,
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
We regularly hold volunteer taster day and litter picks through out the year, anyone is welcome to join us. To keep up to date with their latest volunteer events join our mailing list.
Great British Spring Clean events in Southport
Saturday 14 March – Friends of Duke Street (with Green Sefton) – Duke Street (Meeting at Former Rose Garden 11am )
Wednesday 18 March – Friends of Kings Gardens Southport – Kings Gardens (Meeting at pavilion, opposite adventure playground 1.30 pm , followed by refreshments at Silcocks Café)
Saturday 21 March – Friends of Ainsdale Village Park – Ainsdale Village Park (TBC)
Saturday 28 March- Friends of Kings Gardens Southport – Kings Gardens / Lake (Meeting at pavilion, opposite adventure playground 11am, followed by refreshments at Silcocks Cafe )
Friends of High Park green Spaces – Devonshire Park ( Meeting at Devonshire Park, 10am , followed by refreshments at St Simon & St Judes)
The Hearth Network CIC – Southport Beach (Meeting St James 10.30am followed by refreshments at St James Church)
Lord St In Bloom – Lord Street ( Meeting Farm foods 10.30am) Sunday 29th March
RSPB – Salt Marsh along Marine Drive – (Meeting RSPB Carpark, Marine Drive 10am )
Litter picks in Central and South Sefton
Wednesday 18th March at 2 pm – at Crosby Coastal Park (meet at play area L22).
Friday 20th March at 10 am – Moorside Park (meet at the notice board, main gate).
More details and booking details are on Green Sefton’s Instagram page, @greensefton
Other Sefton organisations that regularly hold litter picks throughout the year.
Crosby Wombles
Hightown Beach Clean
Friends of Crosby Beach
L30 Centre
Rimrose Valley Friends
Rubbish Friends, Southport
If your organisation is involved in the Great British Spring Clean or holds regular Litter Picks and isn’t listed here, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to add you.
Volunteer Centre Sefton 