Burgess Hill’s Great British Spring Clean

Burgess Hill will be taking part in the Great British Spring Clean once again this year.

The town council is organising five public litter picks between March 25 and April 10 which members of the public are invited to attend.

The litter picks will be hosted by Burgess Hill town councillors.

The schedule will be as follows:

Dunstall ward - March 26, 3pm. Meeting point to be confirmed and will be hosted by councillor Robert Eggleston

Leylands ward - March 27, 10am, April 2 2pm. Meeting point Sheddingdean School gates and will be hosted by councillors Anne Eves and Simon Hicks

Meeds ward - April 2, 3pm. Meeting point Queen’s Crescent Car Park and will be hosted by councillor Robert Eggleston

St Andrew’s Ward - April 10, 10am. Meeting point Worlds End Rec, Junction Road entrance and will be hosted by councillor Matthew Cornish

Any time you can volunteer is greatly appreciated and makes a big difference in keeping Burgess Hill tidy. The town council recommended volunteers wear sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather.

The Great British Spring Clean is an initiative from Keep Britain Tidy.