Published: 09/03/2010 08:11 -
Updated: 09/03/2010 08:29
Chewing gum has been removed from pavements to make the town centre more attractive to shoppers and visitors.
Low-pressure steam equipment has been lifting away discarded gum from pavements in Broad Walk, The Rows, Market Square, West Square Terminus Street
Tony Hall , chairman of Harlow Council’s environment and community committee, said: “This operation will help to make the town centre look smarter and more attractive to visitors.”
Gum Clear, a specialist chewing gum removal company, started the work last Monday. Usually this kind of clean-up operation costs in excess of £20,000 but the project has been covered by part of a £52,000 Government grant to improve business in town centres during the recession.
“We ask that people think about how and where they discard their gum and remind them that dropping gum is a littering offence,” said Mr Hall. “Harlow Council will prosecute anyone caught littering in this manner.”
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