Become a Daventry Litter Hero!

Daventry Town Council wants to make a difference to the environment in our town and has launched a litter picking scheme encouraging residents to target areas that can easily be cleared of litter as part of their daily exercise or have a passion for their environment.

Litter blights our streets and parks and with residents support, Daventry Town Council wants to inspire people to eliminate litter now and for future generations.

We held various Community Litter Picks throughout 2020 and 2021, Covid-19 Government guidance permitting, and have continued on a monthly basis every year since.

They were held across various Parks & Open Spaces within Daventry that the Town Council are responsible for. These included Middlemore, Stefen Hill, Southbrook, Wimborne, the Hollow, the Grange, Fishponds, Lang Farm, Headlands, Inlands, Daneholme and the Town Centre including New Street Park also coinciding with The Keep Britain Tidy - Great British Spring Clean Campaign.

Residents are welcome to join our Community Ranger on any or all of our Community Clear-Up & Litter Pick dates by pledging just one hour of their time targeting areas within Daventry..

We plan to tidy up, sweep and litter pick particular area to take pride in where we live. All litter pick sticks, hoops, bags, brushes and shovels will be provided by Daventry Town Council although people are encouraged to bring along their own Litter Picker kits on the day if they have them.

• Friday 22nd March 2024 - Southbrook - Community Centre
  • Part of The Great British Spring Clean. With Norse, Southbrook Community Centre, Futures Housing Group and West Northamptonshire Council

• Saturday 27th April 2024 - Headlands - Spider Park
• Saturday 25th May 2024 - The Grange - Tamar Square
• Saturday 22nd June 2024 - Wimborne Place - Play Park
• Saturday 27th July 2024 - Town Centre - New Street Notice Board
• Saturday 31st August 2024 - Middlemore - Middlemore Pub
• Saturday 21st September 2024 - Southbrook - Community Centre

All dates are free and no pre-booking required - simply turn up on the day.

Please visit our Facebook Events Page for further information on each pick date

You can suggest any Open Spaces or areas within Daventry that you think would benefit most from an organised Daventry Town Council Community Litter Pick & Tidy-Up. They need to be Family-Friendly areas so not on main roads or dangerous areas.

PLEASE NOTE: Daventry Country Park and Borough Hill do not come under Daventry Town Council, these are managed by West Northamptonshire Council.

RETURNING LITTER KITS: Funding for Litter picking kits is limited, so if you are unable to continue litter picking, please return your kit to Daventry Town Council by calling 01327 301246 or email DTCparks@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk

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If you spot any fly tipping please report to Daventry District Council direct by filling in their online West Northants Council - Fly-tipping Form or calling 01327 871100 (Mon - Fri 9am - 4:30pm).

Once you have completed your litter pick we think you deserve a Daventry Litter Hero Certificate.

Simply download a copy now and fill in your child's name.

Apply for a Blue Peter Green Badge!

If you are Daventry Litter Hero and aged between 6 -15 years old did you know you can apply for a Blue Peter Green badge? They are awarded for sending in letters, pictures and makes that are about or inspired by the environment, conservation or nature - including litter picks! Visit their website for a step-by-step guide on how you can apply.