Council unveils upgraded street-sweeping machines

Councillor Peter Whittaker said the new additions would "deliver a greener, more reliable service"

Two new high-tech street-sweeping machines have been acquired in a Worcestershire town, the district council has announced.

The new vehicles are to be used in Bromsgrove and are said to be quieter, more fuel efficient, and better equipped to tackle litter, debris, and pollutants.

Their advanced filtration systems help reduce air pollution and stop waste from washing down drains and into local waterways, a Bromsgrove District Council spokesperson said.

They added that the machines sweep three to six miles of road per hour and feature special brushes that strim weeds as well as sweep roads.

It expands the council's sweeping fleet from five to six vehicles, with three large sweepers and three compact mini cleaners for the areas the big ones can't reach.

Councillor Peter Whittaker said: "Cleaner streets mean a better, safer quality of life for everyone.

"These new sweepers will help us deliver a greener, more reliable service more efficiently."