Renfrewshire Council has been accused of “failing” to deal with rubbish itself after thousands of volunteers took part in clean-up sessions in the past year.More than 9,500 people took part in 3,750 clean ups in 2022/23 as part of the Team Up to Clean Up initiative – a partnership between the local authority and community focusing on keeping the area as tidy and free of litter as possible.Those who support the award-winning campaign have been praised by elected members, who said it was “tremendous” that so many get involved in litter-picking events across the local authority.However, questions were directed at the council for its own record on keeping on top of rubbish at the recent infrastructure, land and environment policy board.Labour councillor Carolann Davidson, who represents Paisley East and Central, said it should not be down to the public to keep the streets clean.She said: “Team Up to Clean Up, I commend all the volunteers, I think it’s tremendous there are 9,500 people taking part.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.
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