COMMUNITY-spirited helpers have been urged to join Bradford Council's annual spring clean – the Great Bradford Clean Up.

Volunteers are being invited to arrange local clean ups to help spruce up and litter-pick their local public spaces – including streets, parks, alleyways, open spaces and roadsides . The clean ups are taking place across each of the district’s five constituency areas from 17 March to 2 April.

The spring cleans ensure that the district is ready for the sunnier weather and attractive to visitors.

Anyone wanting to organise a community clean-up can find out more can contact their local area co-ordinator's office:

• Bradford East – 01274 431066 / bradfordeastinformation@bradford.gov.uk • Bradford South – 01274 431155 / BradfordSouthAreaOffice@bradford.gov.uk

• Bradford West – 01274 432597 / bradfordwestinfo@bradford.gov.uk

• Keighley – 01535 618008 /keighleyareacoordinatorsoffice@bradford.gov.uk

• Shipley – 01274 437146 / shipleyareaoffice@bradford.gov.uk

The council will supply tabards, litter pickers, gloves, bin bags, and a bag collection service and provide advice to help residents and communities to get involved in the campaign.

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Portfolio Holder for Healthy People and Places, said: “This annual spring clean is a great boost for our neighbourhoods in both making places look attractive and tidy for spring, but also bringing people together doing something really positive and worthwhile. I hope people will support us by getting involved.”