A town clean-up campaign is again calling for people to join in and help transform Hitchin later this spring.

Arrangements are underway for The Big Hitchin Spring Clean, now in its sixth year – with schools, clubs, and community groups being asked to suggest areas requiring litter removal.

Previous events have been huge successes – with around 90 black bags per event filled with rubbish from a dozen sites across Hitchin.

More than 100 volunteers will be swooping on parks, recreation grounds, streets, verges and rivers during the twice yearly-event, with the latest taking place on Sunday, May 7 between 10am to 12pm.

Ellie Clarke, who is co-ordinating the town-wide spring clean told the Comet: said: “It’s a tremendous community endeavour which makes a big difference, leaving the town’s environment well spruced-up and volunteers feeling very satisfied.

“The enthusiasm and dedication of our volunteers is very gratifying.

“Some people and clubs have done it every year and their commitment is heartening – work has already started, tackling part of King George V’s playing fields.

“We hope this year’s event will be even bigger and better.”

The Big Hitchin Spring Clean takes place on Sunday, May 7 from 10am to 12pm.

Collection bags, litter pickers and instructions are provided.

For more information or to volunteer, contact litter@hitchinforum.org.uk or check the Hitchin Forum website: www.hitchinforum.org.uk.