Great British Spring Clean returns

The Great British Spring Clean returns for 2026 with our Neighbourhoods teams, Love Where You Live teams and volunteers coming together to take part in events across Barnsley.  

From Friday 13 March to Sunday 29 March, the national initiative hosted by Keep Britain Tidy sees litter picks and tidy ups take place across the country to encourage people to love where they live.  

A number of areas in the borough will be taking part and hosting events, including litter picks, for residents, community groups, schools, businesses and volunteers to take part.  

Every bag of litter collected really makes a huge difference and helps us on our journey to creating a cleaner, greener more sustainable Barnsley.  

During last year’s Great British Spring Clean, litter picks took place across the borough, including Thurnscoe, Goldthorpe, Wombwell, Worsbrough, Hoyland, Kingstone and more, from Friday 21 March to Sunday 6 April with 505 bags of waste collected in total. 

This equalled just over 1.5 tonnes of waste that was cleaned up from our parks, green spaces and streets. 

Full details on the events taking place and how to become a litter picker can be found on our website.  

Cllr James Higginbottom, Cabinet Spokesperson for Environment and Highways, said:  

“The Great British Spring Clean is a fantastic opportunity for our communities to come together and take pride in the places we live, work and spend time. Working side‑by‑side to keep our borough clean and green really shows what Barnsley is all about. 

“I’m always uplifted by the commitment people bring to these events, and I’d encourage anyone who can spare a little time to get involved this year. 

“A huge thank you to our brilliant volunteers, community groups and the dedicated teams who support them. Your hard work helps make Barnsley a welcoming, vibrant and sustainable place we can all be proud to call home.” 

Cllr Wendy Cain, Cabinet Spokesperson for Public Health and Communities, said: 

“Our Neighbourhood Teams, volunteers and Area Teams play a huge role in bringing the Great British Spring Clean to life, organising activities and supporting community litter picks across the borough. Their commitment makes a real difference, and I want to thank everyone involved for the time and care they give. 

“The Spring Clean is a wonderful chance for people to get together, support their local environment and celebrate the pride we all share in our neighbourhoods.”