Volunteers in Southport are coming out in force this weekend to take part in the Great British Spring Clean.
There are a number of local events taking place, with volunteers welcome at any of them – details are below.
A number of Great British Spring Clean gatherings have already taken place this March, with more to come.
Every Spring, communities across the UK come together as part of the Great British Spring Clean — a national campaign encouraging people to show they love where they live by taking simple, practical action to care for their local environment.
Here in Southport, that call has been answered in a big way.
Throughout March, community groups, volunteers and residents are rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in as part of Southport’s Great Big Spring Clean — a town‑wide programme of local, community‑led litter picks taking place across parks, streets, neighbourhoods, the town centre and our much‑loved coastline.
Southport’s Great Big Spring Clean is being supported and coordinated entirely in a voluntary capacity, bringing together local people who care deeply about their town and the places they share.
The programme is organised in collaboration with The Hearth Network CIC, Green Sefton and Southport Rotary Eco Club, and supported by a brilliant range of local groups who already play an active role in caring for Southport’s green spaces.
These include Friends groups, neighbourhood volunteers and community organisations who know their areas best and are welcoming others to join them — whether for an hour or a full morning.
Saturday 28th March 2026
• Friends of Kings Gardens
Kings Gardens / Marine Lake (meeting at community pavilion opposite adventure playground)
11:00am – 1:00pm
Free tea & coffee at Silcocks afterwards (plus free T‑shirts, first come first served)
• Friends of High Park
Devonshire Park ( Meet at Devonshire Park)
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Tea, Coffee, cake at St Simon & St Jude’s afterwards
• The Hearth Network CIC
Southport Beach (meeting point: St James, Lulworth road)
10:30am – 13:30 noon
Tea, Coffee, cake at St Simons
• Lord St In Bloom
Lord Street, Meet at Farmfoods
10:30am
Sunday 29th March 2026
• RSPB Marshside
RSPB carpark Marshside
10am – 4pm
Litter picking may seem like a small action, but its impact is far‑reaching.
Removing litter helps protect wildlife, keeps green spaces welcoming and safe, and strengthens pride in place. Just as importantly, it brings people together — neighbours meeting neighbours, families spending time outdoors, and communities taking shared responsibility for the places they love.
Southport’s Great Big Spring Clean is about more than clearing litter. It’s about:
· Caring for our shared environment
· Strengthening community connection
· Supporting civic pride
· Showing that Southport is a green place to live, work and visit
Each event is locally organised, friendly and welcoming. Many finish with a simple social moment — a cup of tea, a chat, or a chance to celebrate what’s been achieved together.
There’s no need to be an experienced volunteer — just turn up, lend a hand, and be part of something positive.
Southport’s Great Big Spring Clean aligns with the wider Cleaner, Greener, Together approach and the national Great British Spring Clean campaign, demonstrating what’s possible when communities are supported to take action together.
It also reflects something deeper: a shared belief that caring for our environment is everyone’s responsibility, and that small actions, taken collectively, really do make a difference.
As Spring arrives, Southport is showing that it’s a town that cares — about its people, its places, and its future.
If you’d like to get involved, choose a local litter pick, roll up your sleeves, and join your community in helping make Southport cleaner, greener and ready for the season ahead.
- For more details visit The Hearth page on Facebook: (20+) Facebook
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