Wrexham’s MP helps with local litter picking effort

Wrexham’s MP Sarah Atherton was one of many people out litter picking Tuesday afternoon.

Sarah Atherton MP said, “Having had a number of pieces of correspondence about rubbish and fly-tipping, such as a recent comment about the fly-tipping on Chain Road in Stansty, I went to see the situation for myself and to collect some litter whilst I was there. Sadly, it really didn’t take long to collect a really large amount of rubbish, which is particularly concerning given the number of signs around which highlight that rubbish should not be left in the area.”

“More widely, I wholly recognise that litter and fly-tipping is becoming an increasingly important issue within the Wrexham area and I have made contact with the Council to make them aware of the situation.”

“However, whilst the Council is responsible for these matters, I know that many have taken matters into their own hands. In Wrexham, for exmaple. we have seen the growth of litter picking groups, which is having a positive affect on the area. I therefore applaud the work of these groups!”

“If know of any areas around Wrexham that are particularly affected by litter and fly-tipping, please do raise these concerns with me and I will make contact with the relevant authorities to highlight them.”

We have highlighted such local group, Wrexham Litter Pickers, who were also out and about yesterday with Tracey saying, “60 bags of litter collected today on the field next to Morrisons car park that’s 120 in total! Well done Wrexham Litter Pickers members we are cleaning up our county bit by bit”.

The group added, “Amazing Haul today from the field behind Morrisons 57 bags approx and still plenty to do!! This is on top of 68 already done!”

The distinctive red bags used by the group have become a common sight on the roadside, where they are left to be gathered by Wrexham Council refuse collectors.