South Norfolk communities bag cash prizes

Over 50 groups held an event from March to June, collecting over 700 bags of rubbish and recycling from across the district. All the groups received £20 for participating and were entered into a prize draw to win £200, to be spent on their group, charity, or local community.

South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet Member Cllr Keith Kiddie, who picked the lucky winners at random, said:

“What a fantastic effort by all our wonderful volunteers. Not only does the district look absolutely brilliant, but it’s also much safer for our wildlife, they should be very proud of their achievement. Thank you to all the groups that took part to help keep the district looking its best and congratulations to those who won.”

The winners are:

Bunwell litter pickers
Forncett Parish Council
Newton Flotman Church
Saxlingham Parish Council
Caistor and Bixley Parish Council
Gillingham Parish Council
Hedenham Village
Shotesham Parish Council
Bracon Ash and Hethel Parish
East Carleton Village
Hethersett Environmental Action Team
Swardeston Parish Council
Burston and Shimpling Parish Council
Diss Infant School
Pulham Market Parish Council
Roydon Parish Council
Tacolneston Parish Council
Greening Wymondham
Wymondham High Academy
Wymondham Scouts

Next year the Council is hoping to make the event even bigger and better, if you’d like to take part, please email contractsofficer@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

The Council’s litter picking equipment is available all year round for communities to borrow. For more information see our webpage.