Views sought on environmental issues as Falkirk Council looks to shape its Clean Green Action Team
Residents from across Falkirk district are being asked for their views on the cleanliness and appearance of their local area.
A public consultation is currently being run by Falkirk Council on its Participate+ online platform as part of the creation of its Clean Green Action Team.
The council is setting up the new team “to help improve the cleanliness and appearance of towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the council area”.
Working alongside existing council services, and focusing on places “that need more attention”, the local authority says the Clean Green Action Team will provide “extra support” for work such as litter picking, fly-tipping clean ups, graffiti removal, deeper cleans and clearing areas where litter, debris or overgrown vegetation causes problems.
Through the online survey, the council says it wants to hear how it can work better with residents, community groups and local businesses – including supporting volunteering, sharing information and making it easier for people to get involved in improving their local area.
On the survey’s introduction page, Falkirk Council says: “We know that local people often have the clearest view of what needs to improve in their own area.
"This survey asks about the issues you see most often, the work you think should be prioritised and the changes that would make the biggest difference.
"Your feedback will help the Clean Green Action Team plan its work and decide where additional support is most needed.
"It will also help us understand how street cleanliness affects access, safety, local businesses and people’s experience of their neighbourhood.”
The consultation is currently open and members of the public have until midnight on August 7 to share their views.
The survey can be found at https://participateplus.falkirk.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/clean-green-action-team-cgat-public-consultation