More than 30 groups took part in efforts to clear up grot spots for International Clean Up Mansfield Day, including in three Mansfields in the USA.

The annual Mansfield District Council event involved schools, businesses, residents and communities, who joined forces to improve their local environment.

At Mansfield Primary Academy, pupils and parents took part in a litter pick on their route to school along Newgate Lane.

The Brunts Academy and Wynndale Primary School in the town collected bags of rubbish and Peafield Lane Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, targeted their efforts on removing Nepalese balsam plants from the banks of the River Maun.

Mansfield’s Corner House care home for young adults with learning disabilities and complex needs took part for the fourth successive year and staff representing Santander, Boots, Marks & Spencer, McDonald’s and Mansfield Building Society painted benches on West Gate.

Mansfields in Texas, Georgia and Pennsylvania in the US joined in.

Howard Redfearn, environmental services manager for Mansfield, Texas, said: “We host numerous clean-up events throughout the year that involve the entire community and make a significant impact in our ability to keep the city clean.

“We wholly support the efforts of Mansfield UK and look forward to partnering with them in the future for International Clean Up Mansfield Day.”

Mansfield District Council portfolio holder for the environment Coun Andrew Tristram said: “I would like to thank everyone who took part in this worthwhile annual event.

“There is nothing like a clean and tidy environment to make people feel good about where they live and this is a priority for us here in Mansfield.”

Next year’s event will be held on Friday, 9th June and people can sign up at www.mansfield.gov.uk/cleanup

Pictured are Forest Town Nature Conservation Group at their clean-up at the Spa Ponds Nature Reserve.