Adopt a Street scheme shortlisted for national award
News release issued:
A community litter picking scheme which encourages residents to take pride in their area has been shortlisted for a national award.
Wyre Forest District Council is proud to announce it is a finalist for the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in the Community Involvement category for its Adopt a Street scheme.
The LGC awards are the biggest celebration of excellence in local government, and are run by the Local Government Chronicle, which since 1855 has been the independent voice at the heart of local government.
The Adopt a Street scheme encourages both individuals and groups to take make a difference by keeping their local areas clean and tidy. It runs alongside the council’s own street cleaning service and is part of its priority to make the district a clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit.
Volunteers sign up to "adopt" a street or public space, pledging to litter pick in their chosen area at least three times a year. Since its launch, the initiative has seen fantastic community engagement, with hundreds of volunteers signing up, including schools, businesses, community groups and individuals.
Alongside Adopt a Street, the council plans to invest in more resources to tackle litter in the district.
Councillor Tracey Onslow, Wyre Forest District Council’s cabinet member for Culture, Leisure, Arts and Community Safety said,
"We are incredibly proud to be shortlisted for the LGC awards this year. Adopt a Street is a fantastic example of how communities can come together to care for their environment. Being shortlisted in the Community Involvement category is great recognition of both the hard work of our volunteers, and the council’s dedicated team that organise the scheme, making sure support and free equipment is provided to everyone who signs up.”
LGC editor Sarah Calkin said,
“We received almost 1,000 entries to the LGC Awards 2025, making it another record-breaking year and meaning all those on the shortlist should be extremely proud to have made the cut.
“At a time when many councils are embarking on huge change, it is more important than ever to take a moment to recognise the massive difference local government makes to the communities it serves and celebrate the teams and individuals going the extra mile to do so.
“It’s brilliant to see the whole local government family represented on this year’s shortlist – from town councils to combined authorities – as well as all four nations of the UK. Best of luck to all of those shortlisted.”
The winners of the LGC Awards will be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday 11 June 2025.
For more information about the Adopt a Street scheme and how to get involved, visit the Adopt a Street webpage.