Wiltshire Council encourages Spring litter picks - but not in Salisbury
We're still advised not to pick anything we didn't drop
People across Wiltshire are being encouraged to get involved in the annual Great British Spring Clean later this month - but there's different advice for the Salisbury area.
Wiltshire Council is supporting other areas in the county with litter picking equipment to borrow for community clean-ups.
But in Salisbury, the advice from the UK Health Security Agency remains 'if you didn't drop it, don't pick it up'.
That guidance was first issued following the novichok incidents, which place four years ago this week.
UKHSA has told Greatest Hits Radio Salisbury that they don't see that advice changing in the foreseeable future either.
Cllr Dr Mark McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport and Waste at Wiltshire Council, said:
"We'd ask that groups in the Salisbury area adhere to the latest UKSHA advice and not take part in litter picks; but people can get involved in every other area of the county to help keep Wiltshire clean."
WHAT ABOUT EVERYWHERE ELSE?
The Great British Spring Clean runs from March 25th to April 10th.
Town and parish councils or local groups can contact Wiltshire Council to get hold of litter picking kit by emailing streetscene@wiltshire.gov.uk
Cllr Dr Mark McClelland said:
"The Great British Spring Clean is a fantastic opportunity for our communities to get involved in making a difference in their area.
"We have provided more than 1,500 litter pickers and 1,500 pairs of gloves to local town and parish councils, so people should go there to borrow the equipment for their event. They can also sign up on the Great British Spring Clean website, so others can join in on the picks in their community.
"I hope that community groups from around the county can take part and help to keep Wiltshire beautiful."