Brighton’s Open Market traders and volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves, donning their high-viz jackets and getting stuck into litter picking and tidying on Sunday 18 August.
Organised by the Open Market, the event will see volunteers, councillors and Cityclean staff clearing litter from the area, and residents are welcome to join them, meeting outside the Open Market, London Road at 10am.
All tools and equipment will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring hi-viz jackets and gloves if they have them.
The litter pick follows on from successful Big Clean Up events which have seen councillors and residents across the city getting out and about to clean up their neighbourhoods.
Kate O’Sullivan , manager at the Brighton Open Market said: “The Brighton Open Market is a real community of food, drink and crafts. We’ll be giving it a Sunday spruce up and making this jewel on London Road shine a bit brighter!
“Our special themed days are really attracting the crowds all under one big roof.”
Councillor Ty Goddard, member of the Open Market Board added: “The Brighton Open Market is a jewel of shops and cafés, bargains and much more. Many cities would really like a covered market like ours, and we’re showing it some love.
“I urge residents, who may not have popped in, to give it a visit, to shop, eat, or have a drink.
“Through our Big Clean Up events, we’re continuing to take practical steps to tackle litter, graffiti, and weeds and improve the look and feel of the city.
“We’d be delighted to welcome any residents who would like to join us on Sunday or organise their own events.”
Residents who would like to organise their own local Tidy Up event, can contact the council’s Tidy Up Team for support and to borrow equipment; communitycleanup@brighton-hove.gov.uk
For more information about the Open Market event, contact: Kate O’Sullivan at info@brightonopenmarket.co.uk
