Keep Wales Tidy boss celebrates Newtown's work

The Chief Executive of Keep Wales Tidy visited Newtown on Tuesday to celebrate the town's litter picking and recycling efforts.

Owen Derbyshire is walking around Wales as part of #SpringCleanCymru and undertook some litter picking in the town with volunteers before heading back to South Wales from North Wales.

He also visited the Waste Not Shop in Broad Street where items arte repaired, upcycled, and sold as part of efforts to prevent waste going to landfill.

"On the way home, I stopped by the excellent Waste Not Shop Newtown to meet local volunteers, councillors, and do some picking around the town."

You can find out more about the Spring Clean Cymru events here: www.keepwalestidy.cymru 

Photo: Owen Derbyshire (right) is pictured with volunteers