CLEANING up their act were members of the Snaith, Rawcliffe, Airmyn and Marshlands Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) when they tidied up Snaith town centre on Monday.
The event was part of the Snaith Community Challenge which brought together local East Riding councillors, town and parish councillors, the neighbourhood watch, Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue, schools and community groups to tackle cri
me and disorder in the local area.
Graffiti had been identified as a problem in Snaith and was brought to the NAT's attention during a recent public meeting.
Snaith Community Challenge saw ERYC's environmental operations team working with safe communities staff and members of the NAT to remove graffiti from the village.
Residents and community groups were challenged to join in the operation by tidying up their private property and helping to make the impact in the village even bigger.
Helen Wheeler-Osman, community development officer, said: "Operation Community Challenge links in with a workshop that NAT members recently delivered at the school to highlight the penalties for criminal damage, such as graffiti, and the detrimental impact it can have on small communities.
"I'd like to thank everyone who came and took part in the day as it has made a real difference."
Councillor Caroline Fox, said: "The event was a real success with many people from the community coming to take part.
"I was really pleased with the show of community spirit and the results that everybody achieved. It shows what can be achieved when communities work together."
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