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Five tonnes of rubbish cleared from Salford streets thanks to Salix Homes

Almost five tonnes of rubbish has been cleared from the streets of Salford thanks to a helping hand from Salix Homes.

The Salford-based housing association has supported community clean-ups on the Whit Lane Estate in Charlestown and around Duchy Road, which saw residents come together to clear their neighbourhoods of old furniture, dumped rubbish and fly-tipped waste.

In Duchy, more than 20 local children rolled up their sleeves and lent a hand, clearing two tonnes of waste from the area.

Mick Walsh, Salix Homes’ neighbourhood manager for Duchy, Kersal and Langworthy, said: “It was great to see so many kids getting involved with the clean-up session. The dedication they showed to the community was really heartening and demonstrated a strong understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean community environment.”

The children were rewarded for their hard work and enthusiasm with some fruit bags donated by McDonalds.

Over in Charlestown, residents and Salix Homes staff joined forces to clear two-and-a-half tonnes of rubbish, leaves and debris from the Whit Lane estate.

Mick added: “A big thank you to all who came down and gave up their valuable time to support the community. The area is looking better than ever and it’s great to see residents taking such pride in their communities.

“Beyond the clear health and environmental benefits associated with keeping an area tidy, doing so can also help keep community relations strong and create a sense of belonging.”

The clean-ups were funded thanks to a £200 boost from Salix Homes Springboard grant, which provides funding for local projects and initiatives that improve the environment, boost community spirit, promote health and wellbeing or reduce isolation.

Since launching Springboard this summer, Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,300 properties in Salford, has donated almost £30,000 to dozens of local causes.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Hayley Collins .