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Call to All for Cleaner Britain

Released Wednesday 28th May 2008

The British public are being urged to get their hands dirty, if they are unhappy with the state of the environments in which they live and work.

SEARCH IS ON FOR THE CLEANEST PLACES IN BRITAIN

The British Cleaning Council is now accepting entries for the 2008/2009 Clean Britain Awards.

Birmingham Claims Cleanest Crown

Birmingham shed its image as England's second city today, 13th March, after stealing the crown of Cleanest Place in Britain from the City of London.

And the Cleanest Place in Britain is

The finale of the Clean Britain Awards is finally upon us with all eyes on the Cleaning Show 2007, NEC Birmingham on Tuesday 13th March. On this day the BCC will be unveiling the `Cleanest Place in Britain` at the British Cleaning Council (BCC)`s Clean Britain Awards.

Which Councils Will Scrub Up?

Released Friday 10th November 2006

Could where you live/work be the Cleanest Place in Britain? That's the question facing judges who recently toured the finalists of the Clean Britain Awards, sponsored by Karcher UK.

One Step Closer to Finding Clean Champion

The search for the most spotless area in the UK has now entered its final stages with today's announcement of the Clean Britain Awards finalists.

English Councils to Show Some Pride

Released Friday 30th June 2006

English councils are being urged to show that it's not just their country's football team that can hit the headlines, thanks to a recently launched award.

Wales Could Boost ‘Beguiling’ Image

BCC News Release, Tuesday 27th June 2006

Welsh councils have the chance to prove their reputation as a beauty spot, thanks to a recently launched award.

Kärcher to Headline Clean Britain Awards

The British Cleaning Council (BCC) welcomes Kärcher UK on board as its Headline Sponsor for the Clean Britain Awards, 2007. The competition, which has replaced ‘Britain's Cleanest City,' is firmly underway and is open to city, town and district councils from all over the UK.

Public Backs ‘Own Your Streets Day’

Manchester City Council's 100 day clean-up is well under way at the moment demonstrating the Council's commitment to a clean and green environment. This included the successful ‘Own Your Streets Day' on Monday 24th April, where street sweepers downed tools for the day - in an attempt to get the public to use a bin.

Are you from the cleanest place in Britain?

The BCC is delighted to announce the launch of the new ‘Clean Britain Awards, 2007'. From 1st March 2006 the Council is accepting entries from UK cities, towns and districts to battle it out to become the cleanest place in Britain. There will be winners from all three categories plus one overall winner.

Is Yours the Cleanest Place in Britain?

We are looking for nominations for the cleanest cities, towns and districts in the UK. If you believe that where you live has got what it takes to win this title please send your nominations to email: press@encams.

City of London Reclaims Clean Title

The City of London* has been re-crowned Britain's Cleanest City (since winning in 2001) despite having virtually no litter bins in the streets.

The City beat off stiff challenges from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Ely, Manchester,Truro and Westminster - to win the award.

HIGH STANDARDS EARN SPECIAL AWARDS

This year's Special Awards, designed to reward excellence where cities have demonstrated particularly high standards in promoting municipal cleanliness, went to the City of London, the 2001 title-holders, Bristol and Truro.

Invitations to Cleanest City Awards Presentation & Luncheon

Local Authority dignitaries (of the Cleanest City finalists) have been invited to attend the grand finale of Britain's Cleanest City on Tuesday 1st March 2005, at the NEC, Birmingham. The high profile event will include key figures from the cleaning industry plus Local Authority delegates.

'WHY ARE CLEAN CITIES IMPORTANT?'

British Cleaning Council (BCC) Conference, Thursday 20th May 2004, Regency Hotel

Comments from delegates who attended the conference:

"The best organised BCC event (pre-competition) I have attended.

BRITAIN'S CLEANEST CITY 2005 GETS A KICK START!

The British Cleaning Council's 'Why Are Clean Cities Important?' conference held at the Regency Hotel, Solihull, on Thursday 20th May turned out to be a storming success. Chaired by the BCC's Chairman, Paul Pearce, the day saw over half of the UK's cities listen to a wealth of speakers, on all aspects of the urban cleanliness.

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET…

GO! The official launch pad for Britain's Cleanest City, 2005, took place at the BCC's 'Why Are Clean Cities Important?' conference. At this seminar Local Authorities shared ideas on cleanliness, as well as the opportunity to listen to the judging criteria for the Cleanest City competition.

CLEANEST CITY TITLE GOES TO WESTMINSTER

Bristol, Truro and City of London Earn Special Awards for Excellence; Extra Award for Birmingham's Waterside

The City of Westminster has just been named as 'Britain's Cleanest City' 2003.