Keep Britain Tidy

Litter picking isn’t just good for the environment – it brings people together, gets us out in nature, and is a fantastic way to #LoveWhereYouLive 💚🌍

Let’s take action for our communities this #GBSpringClean. Make your pledge now: bit.ly/4bHKZ1p


#CommunityAction #LitterHeroes

It’s time to get ready for the Great British Spring Clean! 💚🙌

Download your #GBSpringClean Starter Kit for pledging info, litter bingo, rewards, badges, and a certificate to celebrate your contribution ✅

Get yours now: bit.ly/4bHKZ1p

It’s almost time to show you #LoveWhereYouLive 💚

#GBSpringClean is back 13–29 March 🙌

Pledge to pick a bag (or more!) and join thousands of #LitterHeroes keeping our communities clean.

www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/eli...

🚯 Nearly half of UK adults admit to littering.

Our new research shows more than 26.8 million people have dropped litter in the past year.

We all deserve to live in clean and green communities. It's time to #LoveWhereYouLive.

💚 Join the #GreatBritishSpringClean: bit.ly/4bHKZ1p

Chewing Gum Task Force Now in its fourth year, the Chewing Gum Task Force is delivering proven, measurable results, transforming high streets and keeping the UK's pavements clean.

✅The Chewing Gum Task Force helps councils deliver fast, high-impact cleaning without adding pressure to in-house teams.⚡

The 2026 grant window is open, with up to £27,000 plus expert support. www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional...

#CleanerStreets #LocalAuthorities #PublicRealm

✅Targeted investment works. Councils are cutting gum litter by up to 86%, turning stained pavements into welcoming high streets.

The 2026 Chewing Gum Task Force grants (up to £27.5k) are now open.

Could your town be next? www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional...

We’re looking forward to bringing together councils, partners and industry leaders to share ideas, celebrate best practice and explore innovative ways to deliver cleaner, greener communities.

📅 We can’t wait to welcome you.

🏆 Network Conference 2026 | Less than one month to go! 🏆

The countdown is officially on. With less than one month to go until the Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference, excitement is building for a day of insight, inspiration and collaboration.

Watch the recording, download the slides, and start your application today: www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional... www.keepbritaintidy.org/chewing-gum-...

#ChewingGumTaskForce #KeepBritainTidy #LocalGov #GrantFunding #CleanStreets #LitterPrevention

Missed our Chewing Gum Task Force webinar? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! 🎥

If you weren't able to join us live on Wednesday, you can still access all the expert advice and application tips you need to secure up to £27,500 for your local authority.

#ChewingGumTaskForce #LocalGov

Get the application form and guidance notes today:

www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional... www.keepbritaintidy.org/chewing-gum-...

#Sustainability #PublicRealm #ChewingGumTaskForce #TownCentreManagement

The 2026 application window is officially open! Grants of up to £27,500 are available, but you must act fast.

📍 Deadline: Applications close at midday on Friday 13 March.

By combining professional cleaning with proven behaviour change signage, you can deliver a cleaner, more welcoming environment for your community.

Can you really reduce gum litter by 86%? 🧐

The answer is yes. Last year, councils across the UK used the Chewing Gum Task Force grants to deliver visible, measurable improvements that residents love.

The application window is now open, and preparation is key. Join us to ensure your street cleaning teams have everything they need to succeed.

Register for the webinar and download the guidance notes here: lnkd.in/d5WyKs5P

#LocalAuthority #GrantFunding #EnvironmentalExcellence #KeepBritainTidy

We will be walking through:

• The application criteria.
• How to use the behaviour change toolkit.
• Tips for a winning proposal.

Give your grant application the best chance of success! 🚀

To help local authorities secure funding of up to £27,500, we are hosting a free informational webinar on Wednesday, 21 January at 11:30am.

🌳 Did you know? Furniture production is responsible for 2% of global carbon emissions and uses around 4 billion cubic metres of wood every year.

Choosing second-hand, repaired, or upcycled furniture helps reduce this impact: bit.ly/4sCa83J

#BuyNothingNewMonth #SecondHandFirst #Reuse

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure external investment for your ward.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: lnkd.in/d5WyKs5P

#ChewingGumTaskForce #KeepBritainTidy #LocalGov #CleanStreets #LitterPrevention

Starting today, you can apply for a grant of up to £27,500 to transform your town centres. This unique funding offers a two-part solution:

✅ Financial support for deep cleaning and removing historic gum staining.
✅ Bespoke behaviour change toolkits to stop littering before it starts.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

Local authorities: Are you ready to achieve up to an 86% reduction in gum littering on your high streets?

💙 Feeling the January blues? Happiness isn’t for sale.

It can be tempting to turn to retail therapy, but there are plenty of ways to beat the blues without buying something new. Join #BuyNothingNewMonth → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...

#BlueMonday

Follow in Rosalie’s footsteps 🧵

Repairing one small detail helped bring her beloved winter coat back to life and reduced waste at the same time.

What’s waiting at the back of your wardrobe to be repaired or reused?

#ShareYourRepair #BuyNothingNewMonth

graphic with text. text reads: it takes up to 10,000 litres of water to make one pair of jeans. so why do we keep buying more? and image of person holding pile of jeans

Join #BuyNothingNewMonth and make smarter choices → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...

Before buying a new pair, ask yourself: do you really need them? There are plenty already out there that can be reused, swapped, or repaired.

👖 Did you know? The UN estimates that a single pair of jeans can require 7,500–10,000 litres of water to produce. Cotton is often grown in dry environments, putting huge pressure on water resources.

Did you know that 53% of UK adults have repaired an electrical item or device in the last 12 months? Choosing to repair instead of replace cuts waste, saves money, and keeps valuable materials in use.

Find out more → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...

Want to make your devices last longer and reduce waste? Our Buy Nothing New Month resource pack includes simple tips and ideas, including how to make the most of local repair services and community resources in your area → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube. What Happens to Your Old Tech? We visited a Recycling Centre ♻️

Ever wondered what happens to your old tech? 💻

We visited a recycling centre to see how devices are broken down and turned back into valuable materials. ♻️ @wigancouncil.bsky.social

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YECi...

#BuyNothingNewMonth #RepairNotReplace #EWaste #KeepBritainTidy

Calling all street cleaning contractors and equipment suppliers! We need your help to clean Britain's high streets of gum litter. Join our list of Chewing Gum Taskforce suppliers by emailing chewinggumtaskforce@keepbritaintidy.org today. #ChewingGumTaskforce #CleanHighStreets #KeepBritainTidy