Volunteers Celebrate Successful Footpath Clearing Day

Knutsford’s Tidy Town Day has been hailed a success after residents came together to help improve access along the well-used footway.

As part of its strategy to support active travel and accessibility for the community, and keep Knutsford well maintained, Knutsford Town Council arranged its second Tidy Town Day to help clear the build-up of detritus and overgrowth which has been narrowing the footway along King Edward Road.

On Tuesday 18^th August, 13 volunteers kindly gave their morning to cut back overgrowth, clear leaf litter, and remove other vegetation from the route.  Working together, the group made a noticeable difference in a short space of time, helping to make the footway tidier, safer and more welcoming for residents. 

Cllr Scott Lowe said:

"This particular pavement has been a problem for a long time and is used by both the young and old to get to school and the local shops.  I'd like to say a massive thanks to all the people who volunteered to get stuck in and make it better.  A full maxi skip and 3 van loads of waste show you what an effort it was. There are lots of wonderful people who want to help make things better and I'm pleased the town council is helping to co-ordinate these types of activities so it can be achieved. I'm sure there are many more people who would volunteer to finish the job in the coming months”

Around 40 hours of volunteer time went into clearing the path. A second session is due to be arranged to finish the job along to Ash Court.

“The energy and enthusiasm from everyone who attended was fantastic. It’s great to see what can be achieved when the community comes together to look after our town! We would like to thank everyone who gave their time to help make the tidy town day such a success” said Jeanette Hine, Corporate Support Manager

The town council will be holding further Tidy Town Days throughout the year. 

Anyone who would like to register an interest, please get in touch with Jeanette Hine at: 

jeanette.hine@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk 

...or contact the council offices on:

01565 653 929