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A group of conscientious litter pickers from Westfield Arts College have been provided with litter pick equipment by Weymouth Town Council.

The students have done two litter picks along Littlemoor Road and the Littlemoor estate where they collected around six bin bags of litter each time. They plan to do follow-up events every Tuesday up until the end of the school term.

Westfield students said: “We are all proud to be able to keep our community clean and tidy.”

To support people in the community who want to do litter picks, Weymouth Town Council (in partnership with Litter Free Dorset) provide free litter pick equipment to those who want to organise a community litter pick.

Cllr David Harris, Leader of the Council and spokesperson on the Climate and Ecological Emergency, said: “Huge thanks to the fantastic role models at Westfield Arts College for arranging these litter picks. Weymouth Town Council is committed to making the town a cleaner and greener place to live, work, and visit and these sorts of events all help towards this shared goal.

“We’re very supportive of members of the community who want to help reduce litter and improve the town’s appearance by doing litter picks and we’re keen to hear from other people in the local area who are interested in hiring the equipment.”

Cllr Ann Weaving, Mayor of Weymouth, who also represents Littlemoor ward said: “My heartfelt thanks go to the students at Westfield for coming together to carry out these litter picks. You are such a credit to your school and the local community.”

There are two kits available to hire containing items such as litter picking sticks, high-vis vests, bags, and gloves. Visit Weymouth Town Council’s website to find out more about hiring equipment for a community litter pick, email litterpicking@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01305 239839 to check availability and make a booking.

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Here's a good news story to bring you about Weymouth beach being recognised as one of the best beaches in the country by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy:

Weymouth beach is among 128 in England granted Seaside Awards and 81 sites awarded with Blue Flag after it met the high standard required to attain these accolades.

Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Ann Weaving, said: “I’m delighted that our beautiful beach has once again received the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, showing that Weymouth beach is among the best in the country. It’s testament to the hard work of Weymouth Town Council and our partners that we continue to receive these awards year after year.

"I’d especially like to thank our dedicated resort team who work seven days a week to ensure that Weymouth beach is a safe and enjoyable place to be for residents and visitors. Well done Team Weymouth.”

Weymouth Town Council’s Resort Manager Will Holmes added: “Super excited to see Weymouth beach – the jewel on the Jurassic coastline – listed among the best beaches in the country by Keep Britain Tidy. Gaining this accolade is a real community effort so it’s great to see residents care as passionately as we do about the beach and the environment. The awards represent our ongoing commitment to provide a safe, clean and well-managed space for all to enjoy.”

Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE. said: “The success of Weymouth beach in reaching the high standards demanded is testament to all those who have worked so hard to protect and improve our blue spaces – from beach managers and volunteers to local residents and businesses. The huge commitment needed to maintain marvellous beaches worthy of these awards cannot be underestimated.

“People who visit a beach flying a Blue Flag or Seaside Award can be assured the beach will be clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as international bathing water quality standards.”

The Blue Flag and Seaside Awards are aimed at improving the quality of England’s coastline and promoting the country’s best beaches.

Blue Flag is an international award managed by Keep Britain Tidy on behalf of the Foundation for Environmental Education. It is only presented to well-managed beaches with excellent water quality and environmental education programmes, while Seaside Awards are presented to the best beaches in England and celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline.

Among the criteria beaches are assessed against are: