South Norfolk Council’s Big Litter Pick 2024 has come to an end with 20 local groups, clubs and associations winning £200 each to benefit their community.

Sixty litter picks took place involving about 1,000 volunteers from across the district. Over 750 bags of rubbish and recycling weighing 5.3 tonnes were collected.

Councillor Keith Kiddie, Cabinet Member for the Environment said: “South Norfolk is one of the best and most beautiful places to live in the country, and I was delighted to see so many people getting involved in our litter picks, to help keep it that way.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part. Our residents’ hard work makes a real difference to our communities and I would also like to congratulate all of our winners.”

South Norfolk Council provided the advice and equipment needed for the litter picks, and they collected the bags of rubbish and recycling.

All the names of all the community groups and schools that registered to take part were entered into a draw to win a share of the £4,000 prize fund. Twenty £200 prizes were up for grabs and every group that took part was given a £20 voucher to be spent on their group, charity or local community.

The winning groups near Wymondham were 1st Wicklewood Guides and Greening Wymondham.

South Norfolk Council’s litter-picking equipment is available all year round for communities to borrow. If you would like to organise a litter pick, visit https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/keeping-streets-clean/volunteer-litter-pick-area