People, schools, businesses and community organisations are being urged to sign up for an annual initiative that helps to make Mansfield a cleaner and greener place.

Organiser Mansfield District Council is seeking help for the sixth International Clean Up Mansfield Day on Friday, 8th June.

The event, part of a strategy to make the district a greener and cleaner place to live, work and visit, attracts participants from towns and cities called Mansfield in the USA and Australia.

Last year’s clean-up was the biggest yet, attracting more than 60 groups of volunteers who spruced up the district — and beyond — by picking up litter, painting a park pavilion and town centre benches, planting bulbs and removing gum.

Communities in Mansfield, Texas; Mansfield, Pennsylvania; Mansfield, Minnesota; Mansfield, Massachusetts in the USA; and Mansfield in Victoria, Australia, also took part.

Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment, said: “This is always a very popular event, which brings people from all parts of the community together for a common good cause — to make Mansfield an even more pleasant place.

“Let’s make this year’s clean-up even bigger and better. Come and join us.”

People can sign up to take part at www.mansfield.gov.uk/cleanup

The latest news is available by liking the International Clean Up Mansfield Day Facebook page, where information and photographs can be shared.

Awards are presented to the best clean-up contributors at a ceremony in September.

For further information contact Datsa Gaile,town centre promotions officer, at [email protected] or on 01623 463818.