Why come together?

• South Gloucestershire Council should be doing a better job at keeping our streets and public spaces clean and well maintained, but they aren't.

• We can sit around and complain or do something about it ourselves.

• When people come together they can make a meaningful difference.

• This is the power of community.

Who is it for?

• Those who want to make their area a nicer place to live for themselves, friends and family.

• Who believe community spirit can be rebuilt and want to be part of it.

• You don't need to be young, big, strong or full of energy. This isn't the Royal Marines! You just need a willingness to contribute what you are able to.

What is it working to achieve?

• Reduce the litter on our streets and green spaces;

• Keep our footpaths paths tidy and usable for all;

• Keep the entrances to our green spaces accessible;

• Keep the paths running through our green spaces open and not allow them to become overgrown and unusable.

What is it not?

• Somewhere to complain. This is about putting aside understandable feelings of disappointment in our council and how it is unfair that community action is needed.

• Somewhere to ask others to take on projects or work when you aren't willing to get involved in.

How can you get involved?

• Volunteer your time. An hour here and a couple of hours there really add up. It doesn't need to be a big time commitment.

• Spread the word to like minded people. More people = more manpower & skills = more impact.

• Donate to fund the equipment needed to carry out this work. This a great way to still support your community if you are money rich and time poor.