Help take care of the countryside

As lockdown measures continue to lift, our children, young people and families are out and about using green spaces and visiting the countryside.

We would appreciate your support in reinforcing messages around respecting rural areas, using them responsibly and not leaving litter. 

To support our rural areas, people are being asked to take a bag with them to take their rubbish and food waste home, use public bins or, if possible, recycle.  

Not only does litter spoil the beauty of our countryside, it can also cause harm to wildlife and livestock in these areas.  

The plea comes as part of the new Countryside Code, encouraging everyone to respect one another and protect the environment while enjoying the outdoors. 

You can share a copy of the new Countryside Code using this link.