Brighton News: Council leader joins London Road clean-up - 12-10-2008

Brighton & Hove City Council Leader, Councillor Mary Mears,  joined city street sweepers, graffiti busters and litter pickers in a major clean-up operation in London Road.

Mary took her place on the front line with staff from the council's Cityclean refuse and recycling service, who were embarking on a deep clean of one of the city's busiest shopping streets.
 
In addition to the daily street sweeping and litter picking on London Road, yesterday's clean-up saw pavements jet-washed, graffiti wiped out, verges weeded and streets swept.

It is all part of a joint initiative, between the city council, police and traders to improve the London Road shopping area, tackle crime and increase community safety.

Councillor Mears said: "Everyone is working together to improve London Road and our crews have had enthusiastic."

News Source: Brighton & Hove City Council

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