Jesmond cleaning initiative encourages student involvement in street clean-up
Keep Jesmond Clean urge students to be more aware of rubbish left on the streets.
Tag Archives: litter
Where did all the public bins in Jesmond go?
Lockdown restrictions have encouraged more people to enjoy public outdoor spaces, such as our parks. But a common question being asked by people enjoying the fresh air in places like Jesmond Dene is: Where did all the litter bins go? And why are the remaining bins always so full?
Littered face masks cause concern in Jesmond
Rachel Wang went along Osborne Road and Clayton Road, and discovered 22 discarded masks on the pavement
Broken glass injures Jesmond pets despite fines of £2,500
Residents have been raising their concerns following a number of pets suffering injuries to their paws because of broken glass on Jesmond streets and footpaths.
Jesmond Festival holds Big Tidy Up
The first of two Big Tidy Up events was held during Jesmond Festival – with the second this weekend, Victoria Young reports
Operation Oak criticised in Labour leaflet
The night time noise initiative funded by Jesmond’s wards is called “a bad deal for residents” by Labour councillors in Ouseburn, Beth Steele reports
Students lead Jesmond street tidy
As students left Jesmond for their Easter break, an organised litter pick occurred – Rosemary Macklam was there
Jesmond’s one-woman clean-up warrior
Victoria Young spoke to 24-year-old Alicia Wroblewski, a Jesmond Vale resident, who has recently been inspiring young women to make a positive impact in the community
Council budget confirms Jesmond communal bin roll-out
Contentious communal bins are coming to Jesmond at a time when extra spot refuse collections have been implemented, Victoria Young reports
Rise in litter prompts response from local volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean volunteer group begins monthly litter picks tomorrow in response to residents’ concerns regarding Jesmond’s streets.