Magician helps litter disappear

Young residents joined Crime Fighting Agencies to clean up the streets in Parr.

The Weymouth Avenue community mobilised to help tackle litter and tipping problems – often one of the catalysts that can trigger other types of anti-social behaviour.

The emphasis was firmly on fun though – with entertainment provided by a DJ and magician, as the youngsters – all issued with hi-viz vests – got stuck in.

Neighbourhood police community support officers (PCSOs) helped out, while police dog teams introduced their animals to local youngsters.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service promoted their Fire Fit summer camps – taking place throughout the summer for young people – and brought along a fire engine for children to sit in. The Council’s Safer Communities Team told youngsters about its programme of summer activities.

Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Safer Communities and Youth, Councillor Sue Murphy said: “It was a real community effort – tackling some of the issues identified by local people themselves as real problems, backed by the resources of local agencies.”

The Council’s Recycling Team was also on hand to distribute recycling bags and offer advice, along with The Environmental Wardens, who assisted residents with the removal of rubbish from households and gardens, manned the skips, and helped younger residents clean up.

The event was organised by Community Crime Fighters with the help of a community funding grant from Re:new Parr - and supported by the organisations making up the St Helens Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership.

*pictured - the kids from weymouth avenue, under marquee.