 Get set for The Great Big Green Week
The Great Big Green Week is about to begin, and everyone in the UK is invited to come #TogetherForGood to do something positive for their community, local nature and future generations.
This week is for everyone, not just those already involved in climate or nature organisations. From faith groups and schools to local businesses and community associations, anyone can host an event or join one near them.
Love Your Neighbourhood is back!
The Love Your Neighbourhood project is back for the third year, and we would love for you to get involved in our Month of Action. Throughout this month, we’re celebrating local people coming together to take pride in the places they live – proving that small actions really do add up.
 There's plenty of opportunities to get involved, why not join a community event near you:
Coalville CAN litter picking
- Sunday 7 June, 9.30-11.30am
- Meet at Coalville CAN HQ, Memorial Square, Coalville LE67 3TU
- No need to register, equipment will be provided.
Kegworth Quiet Lane litter pick
Kegworth Plan Group - Litter Wombles
- Saturday 13 June, 10am-12pm
- Meet at Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, DE74 2FH
- Equipment provided, just bring gloves.
Blackfordby Community Group - Tidy Up
- Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June
- Help to paint and fix planters to the railings by the football field - equipment provided
- Meet at Blackfordby Football Field from 9am
- Contact eventsblackfordby@outlook.com or call Allison on 07710986767.
Ashby Town Council litter picking - Bath Grounds and Hood Park
Environment and Zero Carbon Grant Scheme - applications now open
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a greener, more sustainable future, we offer Environment and Zero Carbon Grants of £50 to £1,000 to support environmentally‑focused community projects across the North West Leicestershire district.
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These grants are designed to help simple, practical projects that create meaningful positive change. They’re open to a wide range of community groups and organisations who are passionate about protecting and improving our local environment, or reducing our carbon impact.
A cash match funding contribution of £50 to £1,000 is required, and all projects must be delivered within a 12 month timescale.
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Please visit our website for further details, grant eligibility and to apply.
Graffiti removal kit scheme
We've launched a graffiti removal kit scheme, giving residents, businesses and community groups the tools they need to help keep their neighbourhoods looking clean, welcoming and well cared for.
The scheme is part of our Love Your Neighbourhood project and is designed to help tackle low‑level graffiti on suitable surfaces that people own or have permission to clean.
Each kit includes:
- A solvent‑free, biodegradable graffiti remover
- Cleaning wipes and cloths
- Protective gloves and goggles
- Clear, easy‑to‑follow instructions.
Apply for a kit on our website.
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Recycling more plastics with FlexCollect
 Residents on our FlexCollect trial have done an excellent job of recycling over 66 tonnes of plastic bags and wrapping.
Flexible plastics collected on the trial, such carrier bags, crisp packets and pet food pouches, have been sent for mechanical recycling in the Midlands to be turned into items such as bags, buckets and crates.
More residents will be able to recycle their plastic bags and wrapping at home as part of the new recycling container system launching later this year. Until then, flexible plastics can also be recycled at most supermarkets.
Save The Date:
Run by The Wildlife Trust. Sign up to try one random act of wildness every day for the whole of June.
Be part of the plastic pollution solution and choose to re-use single use plastics every day.
UK wide survey to help butterfly conservation.
Raising awareness of allotments helping people to live healthier lifestyles, grow their own food and make friends.
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