Welshpool set for a huge spring clean

Proud residents are being urged to back an initiative that will spring clean Welshpool, Montgomery and other communities ahead of the tourist season.

Communities across Montgomeryshire are being urged to join the national ‘Spring Clean Cymru 2025’ campaign and help pick up the litter that impacts the local environment.

Welshpool’s event will take place on Monday, March 24, meeting outside the museum/library at 1pm, while Montgomery’s is planned on the same day from 10.30am.

Powys County Council is working with environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy to support Spring Clean Cymru. Together they are calling on individuals, families, community groups, schools and businesses to get involved.

Cllr Jackie Charlton, Powys County Council Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys said: “Last year, an incredible 5,000 volunteers took part in more than 700 clean-ups across Wales so this year we are hoping to beat this total and make 2025 the most successful spring clean yet.

“We have organised numerous events across the county which volunteers can join in with, or, you can borrow equipment from your local litter picking hubs to organise your own community clean up event – visit https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/8026/Volunteer-Litter-Picking for more information.”

Spring Clean Cymru aims to raise awareness and encourage positive action. Not only does litter cost Wales roughly £70 million to remove each year, but it also has devastating effects on marine and local wildlife.

Some of the events already organised in Montgomeryshire include:

Fri 21 March, 10:00 – 11:00 - Lake Vyrnwy

Fri 21 March, 13:00 – 14:00 – Llanwddyn

Sat 22 March, 10:00 – 13:00 – Llanidloes

Mon 24 March, 10:30 – 12:00 – Montgomery

Mon 24 March, 13:00 – 14:00 – Welshpool

Fri 28 March, 10:00 – 11:00 - Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochant

Sun 30 March, 09:00 – 11:00 – Caersws

Mon 31 March, 11:00 – 12:00 - Newtown – Maesyrhandir

Mon 31 March, 12:00 – 13:00 - Newtown – Pool Road

Tue 1 April, 11:00 – 12:00 - Newtown – town centre

Wed 2 April, 11:00 – 12:00 - Newtown – Vaynor 

Wed 2 April, 13:00 – 14:30 - Newtown – Trehafren

Thu 3 April, 11:00 – 12:00 - Newtown – Treowen

Fri 4 April, 11:00 – 12:00 - Newtown – Garthowen

Sat 5 April, 11:00 – 14:00 - Newtown 

To pledge and get involved in Spring Clean Cymru, visit www.keepwalestidy.cymru