The success of Bracknell Business Improvement District’s (BID) eighth community litter pick marked another significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance the general condition and appearance of the Southern and Western Business Areas.
Originally launched in March 2022 as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Great British Spring Clean’ campaign, Bracknell BID’s ‘Tidy Day’ sessions now take place throughout the year, providing a great opportunity for local business owners and employees to give back to their community.
Over a lunchtime period, enthusiastic volunteers from local organisations donate their time, don hi-vis vests, gloves and wield litter pickers as they head out to help tidy up the BID area, regularly collecting over 40 bags of litter a time.
Kevin Morrison, Finance Director from Midwich Ltd said: “It’s a well-deserved break from the office, getting out in the fresh air and helping to serve our local community in the process. It gives us great satisfaction to be able to make a contribution and donate our time to improve the area.”
Sean Griffin, Bracknell BID Manager, added: “We’d like to say a huge thanks to the local businesses who have proactively volunteered their employees and the individuals themselves who have given up their lunch breaks.
“Participants turn up time and again, throughout the seasons, demonstrating their commitment to improving the surroundings of the BID area. It’s also a great opportunity for businesses to get involved in their local business community, network and gain a sense of fulfilment in giving back.
“There’s more Bracknell BID Tidy Days to come this year and we are always on the lookout for volunteers. The BID is currently funding ongoing landscape improvement works in the area including Farleymoor Lake and Longshot Lane, among others with the addition of colourful planters along Western Road too. We encourage everyone to continue enjoying and preserving our beautiful surroundings this Spring and all year round.”
The Bracknell BID Tidy Days are made possible thanks to the continued support from ![]()
Bracknell Forest Council, John Lewis, Waitrose & Partners, Wickes, and all the volunteers over the last two years from Dell, Riverbed, IRI Worldwide, NEP Group, 3M, Energy Efficiency Solutions Group, Midwich, PEAC Solutions, Alexander Mann Solutions, Overbury, Stepping Stones Recovery College, Natural Baby Shower, Self Access Storage and Allegis Group, with a special thanks to Greggs on Western Road for the complimentary refreshments.
For more information about upcoming Bracknell BID events and initiatives please visit ![]()
www.bracknellbid.co.uk.
