A Burnley pub landlady is leading a community clean up tomorrow (Saturday, August 8).

And volunteers are more than welcome to join in the project, set to be the first of many, ahead of the Clarets game against Notts County in the first round of the EFL Cup.

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Justine Bedford, landlady of The Royal Dyche, has joined forces with Burnley Council Leader Coun. Afrasiab Anwar, Burnley BID manager Jason Cothliff and Neil Yates of Burnley Council for the ‘Town2Turf’ community clean up.

Let the clean up commence! Royal Dyche landlady Justine Bedford pictured with Burnley Council Leader Coun. Afrasiab Anwar (right) and Jason Cothliffe who is the Burnley BID manager

placeholder image — Let the clean up commence! Royal Dyche landlady Justine Bedford pictured with Burnley Council Leader Coun. Afrasiab Anwar (right) and Jason Cothliffe who is the Burnley BID manager

Justine said: “We are aiming to clean up the area as it’s been a little neglected since the Town2Turf project was completed. Neil has already organised for the pavement to be jet washed near FryDays chippy, that’s underway now.”

The ‘Town 2 Turf’ project, completed in 2024, saw a £6.1 million regeneration and walking route scheme connect the town centre directly to Burnley Football Club's Turf Moor stadium along Yorkshire Street.

Equipment has been provided by Huws Gray and Burnley Streetscene and the team will be litter picking and tackling overgrown weeds.

Justine added: “This has been a real community effort and there are many other positive things in the pipeline such as murals, artwork and some TLC to fencing on the walkway. We just want to spread some awareness for future changes and ideas.”

For anyone who would like to join the community clean up the meeting point is by the side pf Buzz Bingo at 9am.