Keeping Newham clean and tidy

Tuesday 24th March, 2026

Newham BID member businesses turned out in force to take part in the Truro City Litter Pick, organised in collaboration with Truro BID.

A total of 33 people (and one dog) gathered on Friday, March 13 to spruce up the estate. Some 40 bags of litter were collected by representatives from Biffa Waste Management, Bluebird Care, Cher Varya, Kartha, MJ Medical, RouteNote, RRL and St Petrocs – all armed with grabbers, bin bags, hoops and hi-vis vests.  

Together they covered Harvey Road, Gas Hill, Higher Newham Lane and the turning circle at the bottom of Newham Road. Interesting finds included an exhaust pipe, a battery (not placed in the bin truck due to fire risk), and plenty of bottles, vapes and general rubbish. 

Newham BID manager Sian Knights said: “It poured with rain just before we started, and I thought, ‘Oh dear - it’s going to be awful! But the sun shone from 3pm, and everyone got stuck in.  

“As well as taking responsibility for our surroundings, the litter pick is a great way for people who work in Newham to meet each other. I think everyone enjoyed it, despite the cold.”  

Nicki Chandler, operations manager for MJ Medical, attended with her dog, black labrador Gwenno. “My husband Tom and I love the tram track, at all times of year,” she said. “It can be so beautiful at times, but the litter upsets us. The number of glass bottles concerns me in particular; I walk through Newham on the way to work with Gwenno, and when bottles break, dogs’ paws are at risk. If we could all be a little more considerate, this area could be enjoyed by so many more people.”