Winners chosen to name street-cleaning vehicles

The newly-named Binderella and Lightning McClean, seen here with Councillor Chris Leather, plus Mike and Craig from the council's Waste & Recycling Team

Binderella and Lightning McClean have hit the road after a competition to name two street-cleaning vehicles in Devon.

Torridge District Council launched the competition earlier this year and had more than 100 entries.

The winning names for the vehicles were chosen by crews, supervisors and managers of the council's waste and recycling service.

Chris Leather, lead member for operational services for the council, said: "The team's task of selecting the winners was daunting, given the sheer quality and quantity of name submissions."

He added: "Thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to take part in the competition.

"Congratulations to the winners who can now proudly see their name suggestions emblazoned on the vans for all to see."

Binderella was suggested by Carly Tucker and Freddie Tucker and Lightning McClean was suggested by a Mr Lavers, the council said.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the crews for their dedication and commitment to delivering an exceptional service to the residents of Torridge, their hard work and efforts are greatly appreciated," Leather said.

The vehicles were in service and stationed in Holsworthy, the council said.

It added the Binderella and Lightning McClean supported the cleansing team with various tasks, such as cleaning toilets, emptying litter and dog bins and clearing illegally dumped waste.