28/08/09 - Abbey Meads, Safe & Clean Day

The latest safe and clean day, organised by the Swindon Community Safety Partnership has had a major impact on our local area.

Graffiti removed:

* 579 tags (this figure looks high however the graffiti was removed from the play parks and not from properties.)

Litter:

* 50 bags

Fly tipping:

* 2 bikes
* 1 ASDA shopping trolley

Waste enforcement:

* 2 properties were served warning letters relating to accumulation of waste issues
* 1 property was advised about the disposal of animal waste

Areas covered:

* Emerson Close area
* Haydon End lane (probation litter picked the whole area)
* District Centre
* Area North Thamesdown Drive

Cllr Justin Tomlinson, "We are continuing to work to improve the local area, tackling the issues highlighted in the last resident survey we distributed.  We are delighted with the results of the latest safe and clean day, it will make a real difference to the local environment.  We are very grateful for the hard work of the officers who organised this blitz.''