Activities in the newly declared Neath East Renewal Area are really taking off thanks to a lending hand from local Police Community Support Officers Cerys Jones and Rhydian Strangward.
Organised by Kathryn Britton, the Tidy Towns Project Officer employed by Keep Wales Tidy for the area, the community skip initiative in Cryddan Road was a huge success.
Kathryn said: “The community skips are an excellent opportunity to meet the residents of the area and discuss any environmental issues. This helps me plan events tailored to the needs of the community. February’s focus for the Neath East Renewal Area will be issues around dog fouling and March is spring clean month so I will organising lots of clean-ups and litter picks.”
The community have the opportunity to put forward suggestions for April’s focus by calling Kathryn Britton on 07776 188 613 or contacting the Renewal Area office in London Road on 01639 686440. The Tidy Towns project will be working in this new Renewal Area over the next few years and will support the people of Neath East to improve the quality of their local environment which will lead to a cleaner, safer, tidier Wales.
Kathryn Britton can provide advice, support and encouragement for the residents of Neath East to adopt their local area, volunteer opportunities and assistance in undertaking a range of environmental improvement projects, including litter picks, path maintenance, improving disabled access, developing community gardens and habitat management. Small grants are available to cover project costs.
She added: “Tidy Towns is a great way to bring local people together to improve the environment they live in. Volunteers across Wales have set an excellent example to their communities and I hope that the residents of Neath East will join us on future projects to make lasting improvements to their community.”