Pendle Green Party volunteers collect 24 bags of litter in community clean-up around Walverden Primary School
Pendle Green Party members and local residents have joined forces to tackle litter around a Nelson primary school.
Members and volunteers from the party gathered with residents for a community litter pick in the areas around Walverden Primary School.
The clean-up followed conversations with local residents, who repeatedly highlighted litter as one of the biggest issues affecting the community.
The group collected 24 large bags of rubbish during the morning, as well as a range of larger discarded items including a broken vacuum cleaner, a chair, used paint pots and a broken wooden pallet.
Richard Whiteley, chair of the Pendle Green Party, said the difference made by the volunteers was "incredible".
He added that the group intends to organise further litter picks in other areas where residents believe they are needed in the coming weeks.
The party said the initiative was part of its commitment to supporting local communities throughout the year, rather than only becoming involved around election time.
It said the turnout demonstrated a desire for grassroots action, with residents willing to take practical steps to improve their own neighbourhoods.
The amount of rubbish collected around Walverden Primary School was also described as highlighting wider concerns about waste and the need to reduce littering and fly-tipping.
The Pendle Greens said they hope future clean-ups will help encourage community pride and contribute to cleaner and better-maintained spaces across Pendle.
The party thanked the residents and volunteers who gave up their time to take part.