VOLUNTEERS from Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland, part Barratt Redrow, have dedicated their time to cleaning up North Lanarkshire’s Strathclyde Park.
The litter-pick formed part of the wider Barratt Redrow CleanUp, now in its third year, organised by the housebuilder’s charitable arm, The Barratt Redrow Foundation, in partnership with CleanupUK.
A team of volunteers from Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland division set out to clear the park of litter, making their way through the extensive parkland – an area that is popular with dog walkers, runners, and families.
35 volunteers cleared 47 bags of discarded waste, which included products that are known to be damaging to the environment and local wildlife and take a long time to break down, such as disposable vapes, wipes, batteries, and cigarette butts.
During the event, the team combed the park and sifted through the greenery to remove waste – helping create a cleaner and safer environment for children, animals, and tourists heading into the summer months.
Andy Curran, MD of Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland, said,“In Scotland, we’re lucky to have such picturesque green spaces on our doorstep, so we all have a responsibility to ensure this landscape continues to thrive. As the UK’s largest housebuilder, we place great emphasis on leaving communities better than we found them, whether that’s by alleviating housing shortages, improving infrastructure or like in this instance, protecting the environment.
“Our employee volunteers did a great job clearing Strathclyde Park, a spot that is enjoyed by residents of our developments across East Kilbride and Hamilton.”
CleanupUK, which helped with the organisation of the beach clean-up, is a nationwide charity that unites volunteers to form community-led litter picking initiatives in their local areas.
Glasgow City Council provided the volunteers with the necessary equipment and will lead on disposing of the collected waste. In total, over 60 clean-up events are taking place across the UK this spring, with hundreds of Barratt Redrow staff taking part.
