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Family-Led Campaign Tackles Tunstall Litter Crisis
25 Feb
Summary
- A family launched a campaign to clean Tunstall's streets.
- They have organized hundreds of litter picks over 16 months.
- The council has invested £260,000 to combat fly-tipping since June 2023.
Curtis Peters and his family spearheaded the "Make Tunstall Great Again" campaign, driven by a desire to improve the appearance of their local area.
Frustrated by escalating litter, the Peters family began organizing regular street cleaning events 16 months ago, conducting hundreds of litter picks. Their efforts, amplified by social media, have inspired other residents to participate and initiated a broader sense of community pride and responsibility.
This grassroots movement has now collaborated with the Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Improvement District, aiming to extend its positive influence. In parallel, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has committed £260,000 since June 2023 to tackle fly-tipping and litter, successfully cleaning thousands of incidents and issuing numerous fines.
The council has also improved its response times for waste collection, now averaging three working days. TS Domestics, the family's business, plans to engage schools to instill a sense of local pride and accountability in younger generations, ensuring the campaign's long-term impact.
