More recycling bins for the city

Monday, 22 August 2022 01:00

Salisbury City Council has been awarded a grant to enhance the number of recycling bins in the city.

The successful grant application of £15,000 was awarded by the Neighbourhood Development Programme and is being funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities.

The grant will cover the purchase of 18 new waste and recycling bins in the city centre as well as their installation and recycling collections.

Moving forward, it is expected that both the Fisherton Street Gateway Project and River Park Project will also provide an increase in the number of street recycling bins in the city and Salisbury City Council say they are working with Wiltshire Council and the Environment Agency to ensure this happens where possible.

Leadership group member, Cllr Annie Riddle said, “I am very pleased that the City Council was successful in receiving a grant for new recycling bins. One of Salisbury City Council’s aims under its Environmental Policy is to increase the recycling of city generated waste and reduce the waste going to landfill. The grant will really help in making this happen and I ask the public to make sure that they continue to take care of our City by putting litter in bins or taking it home.”

For more information on how the City Council is working to help the environment, click here.

For the latest local news in Salisbury like Love Salisbury on Facebook or tune into Salisbury Radio on DAB or online.

More from Local News

Families with pre-schoolers encouraged to visit their local library

Wiltshire Council is encouraging families with pre-schoolers to visit their local library and join in with a wide range of events to support pre-schoolers’ social skills and learning including baby days, story sharers and rhymetime sessions.
Pickup stolen after tattoo shop break-in

Following a break-in at a Tattoo shop, a pick-up truck was stolen from Crane Street in Salisbury.
Wiltshire Council evicts Downton man following dumping and burning of waste

Following a long-running case of anti-social behaviour, Wiltshire Council has successfully evicted a Downton man from a council-owned Gypsy and Traveller site.
Longleat's Festival of Light Features Record-Breaking Lantern

The heaviest lantern in the history of Longleat’s Festival of Light has been unveiled at the Wiltshire estate.
Salisbury turns out in large numbers to remember our fallen

Large numbers gathered around Salisbury's Guildhall Square to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Road safety competition launched

A special road safety competition has been launched to encourage young people to raise awareness of pedestrian distraction amongst their peers.
Salisbury novelist releases new children’s book in time for Christmas

Julian Noyce’s latest children’s book ‘Oliver’s Dream Ticket’ takes inspiration from watching his son play football for Salisbury Thunder under 9s.
It’s the late-late show again as Salisbury rescue a point in North London

Salisbury equalised in the 96th Minute to rescue a point away at fellow newly promoted Enfield Town FC, writes Toby Pike.