Tenants join big clean-up in Llandybie
A Carmarthenshire housing estate is spic and span thanks to local tenants.
Families in Llandybie’s Cae Coed and Heol Marlais have taken part in a community clean up.
They donned overalls and gloves and armed with litter pickers, they collected 22 bags of rubbish.
The event was organised by housing staff at Carmarthenshire County Council along with Tidy Towns and Keep Wales Tidy officers.
Tenants of all ages joined forces to clear the area of litter after complaints about the site being used as a dumping ground.
Organisers say the event was a big success and has helped to empower tenants to improve their surroundings.
The council’s Tenant Participation Officer Janet Griffiths said: “The litter pick was very well supported and many tenants turned out to help.
“We want to empower tenants to take responsibility for their local environment.
“It has been shown that if a community works together to improve an area, it leads to longer lasting improvements than if the council worked alone.
“We are aware that improving the appearance of an area can make it an altogether more pleasant place to live.”
Housing officers work closely with tenants across the county to identify areas of improvement and gain valuable feedback on services.
Clean-ups are organised in partnership with Tidy Towns, which is a Welsh Assembly Government funded initiative, delivered in partnership with the Council and Keep Wales Tidy.
Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “I am delighted that so much work is being carried out to engage with tenants and make improvements to our housing estates.
“I commend the efforts of all involved.”
Cleaning-up: Cae Coed and Heol Marlais Tenants Association members and local children with Keep Wales Tidy officer Dan Snaith and Tidy Towns project officer Simon Troake.
Pic Jeff Connell
Families in Llandybie’s Cae Coed and Heol Marlais have taken part in a community clean up.
They donned overalls and gloves and armed with litter pickers, they collected 22 bags of rubbish.
The event was organised by housing staff at Carmarthenshire County Council along with Tidy Towns and Keep Wales Tidy officers.
Tenants of all ages joined forces to clear the area of litter after complaints about the site being used as a dumping ground.
Organisers say the event was a big success and has helped to empower tenants to improve their surroundings.
The council’s Tenant Participation Officer Janet Griffiths said: “The litter pick was very well supported and many tenants turned out to help.
“We want to empower tenants to take responsibility for their local environment.
“It has been shown that if a community works together to improve an area, it leads to longer lasting improvements than if the council worked alone.
“We are aware that improving the appearance of an area can make it an altogether more pleasant place to live.”
Housing officers work closely with tenants across the county to identify areas of improvement and gain valuable feedback on services.
Clean-ups are organised in partnership with Tidy Towns, which is a Welsh Assembly Government funded initiative, delivered in partnership with the Council and Keep Wales Tidy.
Housing Executive Board Member cllr Hugh Evans said: “I am delighted that so much work is being carried out to engage with tenants and make improvements to our housing estates.
“I commend the efforts of all involved.”
Cleaning-up: Cae Coed and Heol Marlais Tenants Association members and local children with Keep Wales Tidy officer Dan Snaith and Tidy Towns project officer Simon Troake.
Pic Jeff Connell
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