Youngsters in Liverpool are patrolling the streets of Anfield today dressed in suits made of litter.
The ‘Trash Army’s’ outfit is made out of coke cans, crisp packets and other rubbish and is part of Liverpool’s Respect Week Of Action, which aims to clean up the area and make it a better place to live.
The ‘Army’ will approach anyone they see dropping litter and make them aware of the damage caused to the environment by not using a bin.
It will mark the launch of the week of action at the newly restored, grade II listed, Isla Gladstone conservatory in Stanley Park this morning.
Cllr Berni Turner, executive member for the environment said: “The ‘Trash Army’ do a brilliant job getting across an anti-litter message, and I am delighted they are contributing to the week of action in Anfield.
“During our Year of the Environment it is particularly important we draw attention to the problem of people dropping rubbish and making a mess of our streets.”
Cllr Marilyn Fielding, executive member for safer, stronger communities, said: “This week of action builds on the many improvements already going on in Anfield.”
Other initiatives which are happening from 16-22 November include:
•Young offenders removing graffiti and carrying out litter picks as part of their community payback
•Operation Handle – in which police officers patrol the area late at night checking whether front doors are locked.
•Quad bike patrols at Stanley Park and Anfield Cemetery to deter anti social behaviour
•Events including a craft day, coffee morning and bingo at Anfield and Breckfield Community Council in Richmond Park
•‘Work Pays’ sessions with advice on job applications
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