As Keep Scotland Beautiful’s 2023 Spring Clean campaign to help tackle Scotland’s litter emergency gets underway, Martin Whitfield MSP has joined local councillors in leading a community litter pick in Prestonpans.

Mr Whitfield, who is a Prestonpans resident, was joined by Preston/Seton/Gosford ward councillors Colin Yorkston and Brooke Ritchie for the litter pick which took place today (Saturday 18^th March) starting from Prestonpans Labour Club.

Last year’s Spring Clean saw thousands of volunteers join more than 100 litter picking events across Scotland. This year the campaign is taking place from 17 March to 17 April and Keep Scotland Beautiful is hoping to involve even more people.

Speaking about his support for the Spring Clean campaign, Martin Whitfield MSP said:

“Keep Scotland Beautiful undertakes excellent work to help keep local communities looking their best. Their annual Spring Clean campaign is an important response to the litter emergency facing Scotland.

“There are many local people who already help tackle litter in their areas, including the various bloom and wombles groups. I commend everyone who is engaged in these activities and am delighted to get involved in supporting them this year.

“I was pleased we were able to make a small difference with our litter pick and encourage other residents to join us in supporting this year’s Spring Clean campaign.

“By taking small actions such as organising or participating in a litter pick, we can help make a difference to one of the country’s biggest environmental charities and to our own local environments.”

To find an event near you, or to register your own and get involved, visit www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/cus.