a totoal of 451 887 bags pledged
The numbers are in: an incredible 451,887 bags of litter removed from our environment during this year’s #GBSpringClean!
Thousands of you took action to show you #LoveWhereYouLive by getting outdoors and caring for the environment on your doorstep. Thank you to each and every #LitterHero 💚
photo of volunteers litter picking
Litter picking brings people together 💚
Around half of #GBSpringClean volunteers said they met new people and made friends while taking part in a clean up. Join the Great British Spring Clean and help create cleaner, more connected communities.
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It was a privilege to see so many professionals committed to bridging the gap between strategy and action. We’re already looking ahead to 2027—keep an eye on your inbox for the date and venue announcement coming very soon!
We’d like to say a big thank you to those who joined us at The Midland Hotel, Manchester yesterday. The insightful keynote address on the evolution of waste policy and Kim Leadbeater MP MBE's special address to our (admittedly chilly!) walking tour of Spinningfields, the energy was incredible.
That’s a wrap on the Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference 2026! 🏆
Wrapping up a day of insight and action 🎤
Suzy Brain England OBE reflects on the achievements, lessons and collaborations from the day ahead of our Awards ceremony this evening.
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Out on the streets of Manchester 🏙️🍃
Delegates are exploring Spinningfields with the Green Flag Award team to see world-class urban space management in action.
#GreenFlagAward #UrbanGreening #KBTCONF
Local authorities now have greater flexibility to seize vehicles involved in fly-tipping under the latest updates.
#EnvironmentalLaw #WasteCrime #Enforcement
“Don't forget you've got waste carriers, brokers, dealers reform. You've got digital waste tracking, and the forthcoming guidance on fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping and fly tip cost recovery.”
🚨 Cutting through the red tape to tackle waste crime
Jenny Watts is breaking down how local authorities can use scrap metal licensing and vehicle seizure powers to turn legislation into real, on-the-ground action.
Live from the litter and fly-tipping masterclass 📋
Delegates are hearing practical lessons and strategies from Keep Britain Tidy and local councils.
#LocalGov #CleanStreets #KBTCONF
Raymond Gianotten - "All those countries and states that have implemented DRS, see recycling rates go up to 90%, which is also the ultimate target here in the UK."
The transition is officially underway. With fee modulation starting this year, the message to producers is clear: the more recyclable your packaging, the less you pay. It’s no longer just about management—it’s about design.
We are live at the #KeepBritainTidy Network Conference for a headline session on the ‘Great Policy Shift.’ We’re hearing from the industry leaders responsible for driving the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) and the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
"If @marycreagh.bsky.social CBE MP could have been here, she would have begun by saying a big thank you for the tireless often unsung work you do every day to keep your communities cleaner, greener and better places to live."
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"As a result of our Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight campaign, which was delivered locally by 70 Keep Britain Tidy Network members, we estimate that up to 2.15m people are more likely to check a waste carrier’s credentials before paying them. This is what we can achieve when we work together."
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Dr Anna Scott highlights how local authorities and partners across our network are working together to tackle litter and fly-tipping and improve communities, turning collaboration into real, measurable impact.
"We know [litter and fly-tipping] will only get worse if we do not do more to stop it. I’m keen to hear what colleagues across the UK are doing to respond to this problem."
#PrideInPlace #Network
Manchester pride on full display. 🌆
Cllr Lee-Ann Igbon, Executive Member for Vibrant Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council, welcomes the our network members to the city.
From waste reform to community pride, this work is driven by local action making a national difference.
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"We will hear today about some of the changes that are, or will, directly impact everyone in the room and how we can move from policy to pavement in our fight for cleaner communities where everyone loves where they live."
In her “State of the Nation” address, @Allison Ogden-Newton OBE sets out the challenges ahead and the ambition driving our network.
We’re underway at the Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference 2026, live from Manchester, bringing together local authorities, partners and environmental leaders from across the country for a day of insight, collaboration and action.
The buzz is building in Manchester! ✨
Delegates from across the country are arriving at the Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference, ready for a day of connection, collaboration and action.
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Have you been out litter picking over the weekend? 💚
Let’s keep that momentum going by pledging a bag (or more!) for the #GBSpringClean 🙌
Every bag makes a difference, and together we can make a huge impact.
Make your pledge now: www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/eli...
By helping the environment, we help ourselves too 💚
More than 80% of #GBSpringClean volunteers said litter picking improved their mood.
Ready to feel the benefits for yourself? Pledge to pick up a bag of litter today and be part of the #GBSpringClean. bit.ly/4bHKZ1p
Did you know litter attracts more litter? 🚮
Let’s break the cycle! Pledge to pick up a bag of litter for #GBSpringClean and help make your local area cleaner and greener. 💚
Get involved: bit.ly/4bHKZ1p
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✅ The Chewing Gum Task Force gives councils the tools to tackle gum littering effectively. 2026 grants now open with up to £27,000 plus expert guidance to clean stains and prevent future littering. 🚯
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