PEOPLE are being encouraged to do their bit to show Cornwall is open for business by helping to pick up litter on local beaches this Sunday, February 16 as part of the 'Great Cornish Beach Litter Pick'.

With half term just around the corner, residents and visitors will be keen to take advantage of Cornwall's beautiful coastline. Unfortunately the huge waves which have pounded Cornwall over the past few weeks have left litter on many local beaches.

While the council is busy clearing debris from as many beaches as possible, Volunteer Cornwall and Clean Cornwall have joined together to launch the 'Great Cornish Beach Litter Pick' and are calling on local people to put on their gloves and join in.

Organised litter picks will be held on ten beaches between 11 am and 1 pm on Sunday. These include Bude – Summerleaze and Polzeath.

The organised litter picks will be led by Volunteer Cornwall and Clean Cornwall, with support from Cornwall Council's Environment and Localism Services, and waste contractor Cory who will pick up the bags of litter which have been collected.

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