A graffiti and litter blitz will take place in a Brighton crime and grime hotspot on Monday. <\/p>\n
People living in and around St James\u2019s Street will be allowed to drop off one bulky item free of charge on Monday as part of the community clean-up.<\/p>\n
Brighton and Hove City Council teams will remove graffiti, stickers and posters as well as litter picking, sweeping and deep cleaning pavements and public spaces.<\/p>\n
Bulky items can be left at one of three designated drop-off points. Proof of address or photo identification will be required.<\/p>\n
Businesses will be able to talk to officers about the council\u2019s new commercial graffiti removal service and the waste collection services on offer. They are also encouraged to get involved by helping with litter picking and cleaning the area around their premises. <\/p>\n
Any residents are welcome to come down, meet the team, ask questions or get involved in the clean up. Equipment and support will be provided.<\/p>\n
Cabinet member for environmental services Tim Rowkins said: said: \u201cCouncil teams are out across Brighton and Hove every day cleaning streets, removing graffiti, collecting waste and helping to keep public spaces welcoming for everyone. <\/p>\n
\u201cBut every now and again, we like to arrive in force and blitz a whole area. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis clean-up event is a chance for residents and businesses to join with our own teams in a collective effort to improve the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all want Brighton and Hove to be clean, welcoming and somewhere people can take pride in.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy bringing council staff, local businesses and residents together, we can make a visible difference in St James\u2019s Street and show what can be achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n