Ten hotspots have been identified in north and West Cumbria for a major clean-up.
Cumberland Council has launched a new initiative aimed to improve the look and feel of neighbourhoods.
Pride in Cumberland programme will focus on polishing and cleaning streets to the highest possible standard, the authority said, with a co-ordinated approach from multiple council services.
Activities will include deep cleaning of streets and bins, removal of chewing gum and graffiti, and washing street furniture.
Crews will also carry out gully and drain clearance, along with small-scale road maintenance.
Targeted dog fouling awareness messages will be sprayed onto pavements in key hotspots.
The first phase is scheduled as follows:
Carlisle
- Raffles – Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 June
- Botcherby – Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June
- Old Harraby – Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June
Workington
- Workington town centre – Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June
- Moorclose – Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July
- St John’s ward – Tuesday 7 and Thursday 8 July
Whitehaven
- Whitehaven town centre – Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July
- Cleator Moor – Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July
- Kells – Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July
Millom
- Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, executive member for sustainable, resilient and connected places, said: “We’re committed to creating cleaner, safer, and more welcoming places for our communities.
“Pride in Cumberland brings together teams from across the council to deliver a visible improvement in our neighbourhoods, focusing on the areas that matter most to residents.
“This is about taking pride in where we live and ensuring our streets are maintained to the highest possible standards.”
