Organised by West Northamptonshire Council in collaboration with a range of partners including - Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue, Northamptonshire OPFCC, Veolia (the Council’s waste contractor for Northampton), WNC’s Highways Partner Kier, housing providers, local charities and volunteer groups - the event is the first in a series of planned actions to engage with the local community and improve the local environment.
Throughout the day, partners engaged with residents to:
- Clear litter, fly-tipping and graffiti
- Share information on waste and recycling arrangements
- Promote ways to report a range of issues quickly and easily
- Encourage community pride and responsibility
- Signpost residents to the Thriving Communities Hub for ongoing support and resources.
Enforcement action was also taken on the day where appropriate, following intelligence on unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and a series of parking issues were addressed by traffic wardens.
Cllr Nigel Stansfield, WNC’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste said: "This first Day of Action shows what’s possible when communities and partners come together with a shared goal, to make our areas cleaner, safer and stronger. We’re proud to support residents in The Mounts and will continue working with local groups and partners to build thriving communities.
“Tackling environmental crimes and anti-social behaviour is a key priority for the Council and this is one of a series of events and wider actions planned in for both the Mounts and other areas across West Northants and I’d like to thank all those involved.”
The initiative is part of a wider programme of community engagement and environmental enforcement taking place in West Northamptonshire. By working closely with residents and partners, the Council aims to build long-term solutions that improve quality of life and protect public spaces.
For more information on how to get involved or report issues in your area, visit the Thriving Communities Hub.
