ON Friday 18 February, Thurrock Council and will be out in force alongside a team of volunteers, to help rid Grays High Street of unsolicited graffiti, posters and stickers, as part of Operation Abbey.
Working in partnership with the Police, charity groups and members of the public, a clean-up taskforce will be on the ground and provided with tools they need to help clear shutters and shopfronts, with the local business affected offered advice on how to report future offences.
Cllr Rob Gledhill, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Public Protection, said: “Unwanted posters, stickers and graffiti are a blight on high streets right across our borough, proving to be nothing more than an eyesore while also lowering our otherwise excellent Keep Britain Tidy scores.
“I am incredible thankful for the enthusiasm already shown by our partners and volunteers, who will all be offering their time free of charge. Together, we will work hard to help brighten up our High Street in Grays, leaving a clear street scene which will allow the council to take action on any further stickers that are placed there. I would open the invitation to anyone who wants to come along and help. If the operation is successful we will look to rolling it out across the borough.”
The team will be in Grays High Street from 10.00 to 14:00 on Friday 18 February.
