FED up residents in Easterhouse set up Denmilne Action Group to tackle litter, neglected green spaces and overflowing bins in the area, and the result is an absolute transformation.
That's why this fantastic bunch have won Best Clean Up Campaign in the 2021 Glasgow Times Streets Ahead Awards, run in partnership with Glasgow City Council, City Charitable Trust, City Building and People Make Glasgow Greener.
This year more than ever, communities have rallied together to clean up their local streets, parks and gardens. In a hotly-contested category, Denmilne stood out for its incredible dedication in all weathers and its determination to put the heart and soul back into the Easterhouse community.
In addition to making eyesore sites beautiful again, the team has worked with everyone from schoolkids to pensioners, helping to rebuild community spirit, organising events and bringing neighbours together for fun and support.
Denmilne received more nominations than any other group in Streets Ahead history - demonstrating exactly what an impact it has had on its part of Glasgow and beyond.
Member Dennis Docherty said: “Everyone’s really buzzing about it - we didn’t do this to win awards but it’s nice to know people recognise what you are doing.
“Winning a Streets Ahead award will do great things for this place.
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“It will get more of the community out and involved. It’s a great boost and hopefully it will make everyone realise that hard work pays off.
“People who didn’t know their neighbours living next door to them are now friends - for us, that’s a huge plus point.”
Councillor Maureen Burke said: “I’m delighted Denmilne has won - they deserve all the credit for the work they have done in bringing this community together, and making it a great place to be.”
RUNNERS-UP
G3 LITTER FREE
G3 Litter Free is based in Anderston, carrying out regular litter picks and improving the area for all. Monthly clean ups bring residents and businesses together with the shared goal of improving the streets and green spaces in the area, and restoring civic pride.
Driven by resident Janine Neil, the group’s tireless work has significantly reduced litter and fly-tipping in this part of the city.
KEEP DRUMCHAPEL TIDY
Keep Drumchapel Tidy was set up by Tanith Diggory and it has inspired local residents to take pride in their community.
The bid to banish fly-tipping and litter started during lockdown, when Tanith and other locals noticed the situation was out of control.
Their determination has inspired many organisations and charities as well as individuals to get involved and the result is a cleaner, greener community.
POLISH THE SHIELDS
More than 100 people every month join Polish the Shields’ clean-ups and littering in the area has been drastically reduced as a result.
The forward-thinking and hardworking Pollokshields team has also been working closely with Glasgow City Council on a groundbreaking scheme aimed at improving litter and waste services which, if successful, could be rolled out across the whole city.
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