Bristol Clean and Green

What is Bristol Clean and Green?

Bristol Clean and Green is a project that:

• Improves the cleanliness of Bristol's public spaces, especially main roads and 'grot spots'.
• Implements innovative, long-term solutions to problems like littering, fly-tipping, graffiti and fly-posting through publicity campaigns and involving the community.

Who is involved?

We work closely with residents, businesses, council departments and community groups. The Clean and Green project board includes elected councillors and senior council officers, as well as representatives from:

• Keep Britain Tidy
• The Environment Agency
• The Bristol Civic Society
• Bristol Evening Post
• VOSCUR (representing local community groups)
• Bristol's business community

How are we making a difference?

Clean-ups

We can give help to residents wishing to clean up local 'grot spots' - sites where flytipping, plant growth, graffiti and flyposting have got out of hand. A community cleanup is a good opportunity to make lasting improvements to your area and to get to meet others who share your concerns.

• How to apply for help with a clean-up

Graffiti

Graffiti can make an area seem run down and unsafe. We work closely with contractors, enforcement officers and the community to clear graffiti, and to identify troublespots and offenders. We also work with young people and the public to organise the painting of murals, which provide a focal point for community engagement and deter further illegal graffiti.

• Report graffiti in your area

Littering

We have been involved in coordinating a series of campaigns aimed at raising public awareness of the problems caused by different types of litter.

Working with businesses

Businesses can apply for one of the Tidy Business Standard awards. These are aimed at encouraging businesses to consider recycling and waste minimisation initiatives, as well as ensuring they have complied fully with Duty of Care legislation.

Businesses are also encouraged to take part in supporting community clean ups and improving their local environment.

To date over 20 businesses have achieved Tidy Business Standards. Our Tidy Business Standard leaflet gives more information about the scheme.