City clean-up operation brings locals together

People also spent time cable-tie cutting, removing stickers, and washing signs in the city

People in Cornwall have joined forces as part of a clean-up operation in the county's only city.

On Friday and Saturday, Business Improvement Districts (BIDS) from Truro and Newham, along with several firms, organisations, and community groups all worked to tidy and litter pick in Truro.

Groups also spent time cable-tie cutting, removing stickers, and washing signs in the city, as well as cleaning local green spaces.

Truro City Council said a total of 64 bags of rubbish were collected across the event, with around 80 people taking part.

Local 'pride'

A Business Improvement District (BID) scheme is described as giving firms the power to "raise funds locally to be spent locally" on improving their trading environment or trading prospects.

Truro BID Manager, Alun Jones said: "We are delighted that some of Truro's businesses and organisations gave up their time and volunteered for City Clean Up.

Mel Richardson, BID Manager for Newham, said: "We're very grateful to all the business volunteers who have made Newham look and feel tidier and who have taken pride in their local area."

Damien Richards, from the council, said: "Community litter picks are more than keeping an area clean, it is a way to bring the community together."

Truro BID is planning another City Clean Up for next spring 2026.