The Centenary Big Clean in the Community is back for a third year running.
2025 looks set to be a corker for Stoke-on-Trent. A full calendar of events planned to see celebrations into December.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is calling on residents to play their part. The Centenary Big Clean in the Community is back for a third year running.
The hard-hitting, zero-tolerance IDIOT (Illegal Dumping in Our Towns) campaign, set the bar high with cracking down on the number of illegal dumping incidents in the city. Since June 2023 over 12,465 incidents have been cleared and 3183 fixed penalty notices issued.
Throughout 2025 we are calling on all residents, businesses and community groups to take to the streets to help get the city clean and tidy for the Centenary year.
Councillor Amjid Wazir OBE, cabinet member for city pride, enforcement and sustainability for Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: “This is a big year for Stoke-on-Trent. We have partners all over the city doing their part as they know how special this year is for us all. We now need residents to do the same.
“We’ve seen the dedication some residents have, we want you all to feel proud of where you live.
“If you are able to pick up litter and help, please do. We would love to see that community spirit grow and grow. From your own door step to your local park.”
Chief Superintendent Emily Clarke, who oversees policing in the city, said: “We are determined to work together with the city council and wider partners as a collective to deliver on the needs of our local communities in initiatives like this.
“We will continue to act proactively against those blighting residents and businesses in Stoke-on-Trent to ensure that we make the city a cleaner, healthier and happier place for everyone.”
Richard Buxton, Stoke-on-Trent BID Manager said: "Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID has had an Operation Sparkle project running since 2020 and each year we operate our own Big Spring Clean weekend as part of that project. It's amazing to see our City Council bringing everyone from across our city together to "do their bit" in improving all of our much-loved spaces"
The council’s environment team will also be out and about supporting the Centenary Big Clean-up in the Community.
The council also hosts two community re-use paint schemes at both Burslem and Hanford Household Waste Recycling Centres. Residents and community groups are welcome to access this service, where the paint could be used to help spruce up sites around the city, from doorsteps to fences.
Residents who would like to plan a litter pick, or would like to discuss alternative projects should email: environmental.admin@stoke.gov.uk.
For how to get involved or see what is happening near you, please visit: www.stoke.gov.uk/LoveSOT
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