Gwynedd Council have been working in partnership with the Prince’s Trust team from Coleg Menai to improve the quality of the environment in Porthmadog.
The team has been conducting a community project in partnership with Gwynedd Council’s Tidy Towns team and Maritime department. Key tasks carried out include litter picking in the Cob Crwn area and on Black Rock Sands, clearing sand drifts, painting public benches and painting the Harbour Trust’s boat.
Iona Thomas, Gwynedd Council’s Tidy Town’s Officer said:
“We are very glad to be able to support the community project as part of the Tidy Town initiative and hope that the community at large will benefit form the work which has been carried out in the area.”
Gethin Jones, the Prince’s Trust Team Leader added:
“The support form Tidy Towns and the Maritime Department, Gwynedd Council has helped us considerably in reaching the high targets that we set ourselves. I would like to thank them for their valuable contribution of time and equipment. We look forward to working in partnership again in future should the opportunity arise.”
Steven Morton a student who took part in the project said:
“We went for a litter pick around Cob Crwn, shovelled sand at Black Rock sands and did a litter pick. I enjoyed this because I’m passionate about marine wildlife.”
Claire Worner, a student who took part in the Community Project said:
“I have enjoyed my time in the community project. At first I was hesitant but it was a fun experience with my team mates.”
The aim of the programme is to support environmental projects such as litter picking and eradicating intrusive weeds, making public spaces more pleasant, planting flowers, improving access and creating nature gardens to protect and improve the quality of our local environment.
For further information on Gwynedd Council’s Tidy Towns scheme contact [email protected] or phone 01766 771000.
