What's your view?
Does your heart sink when you see this? Maybe you see it on your way to work or school, it might be at a local beauty spot, a playground where your children play or a wooded area where you walk. The Clean Kent Campaign wants to help people like you to bring areas these back to their former beauty.
Why not get involved?
Hundreds of people in Kent lend a hand to help spruce up their neighbourhood every year. Volunteers are an important part of the Clean Kent Campaign and have achieved fantastic results which directly improve people's quality of life. They all help to make Kent a cleaner and safer place to enjoy. So why not get a group of friends, neighbours or work colleagues together to make a real difference in your local area!
What do I need to do?
Have a think about where you would like to carry out a clean up event and get in touch with the Clean Kent Campaign team to register. This can be done on-line by downloading the guide as a PDF and completing the Registration Form on this site and the Risk Assessment form. If you prefer you can call us on 0845 345 0210.Once registered you will be provided with all the equipment you need, including refreshments and certificates to thank you for taking part. We will make the arrangements to have the rubbish taken away at the end of the day to leave you with a sparkling clean site to enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are we covered under any insurance if we take part in this?
Kent County Council will insure you as a volunteer to undertake this activity, but a simple tick box risk assessment form will need to be completed to comply with insurance requirements. Details of the insurance will be provided during registration. Advice is available if required for specific site issues.
TV's Geoff Clark lends a hand
What health and safety precautions are necessary?
Safety equipment will be provided for volunteers to use and include rigger gloves, litter pickers and high visibility vests. First aid kits are issued and it is recommended that you carry a mobile phone for emergencies.
Litter pickers and high visibilty jackets are supplied
How many people need to be involved?
There is no restriction on the number of people to involve - this is your event! We can support individuals to large groups of people.
A clean up at Plum Pudding Beach
How much notice do you need for us to get started?
We would suggest that you allow at least week (or preferably as long as possible!) for the for the necessary forms to be completed and received by us, and for the local arrangements regarding the delivery of equipment to be planned.
Graffiti removal during a clean-up
How do we get rid of the rubbish collected?
The local council will arrange for the rubbish to be collected. You will be asked to leave the waste in a pre-arranged location and agree a time for the contractor to pick it up.
Everybody can get involved in helping on a clean-up
Is it safe for children to be involved?
Yes, lots of children get involved in clean-up events, but to be safe you will need to consider what their role will be and where they will be working. This will be reflected in your risk assessment form.
Lots of children get involved in clean-ups
How can we let people know what we have been doing?
The Clean Kent Campaign can arrange for media coverage, perhaps your local newspaper or radio station visiting your event, or a press release can be issued afterwards.
Volunteers clean up St. Regis
