Halesowen group supported by Birmingham 2022 scheme
A group of litter pickers has received a helping hand from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after being added to its community programme – United by Birmingham 2022.
Keep Halesowen Beautiful is a group of volunteers who regularly meet up and clear litter across the town.
Having launched earlier this year, the group now has more than 200 members – but is keen to recruit more volunteers to help them further in achieving its common goal.
The group is just one of nine projects from organisations across the West Midlands that has been added to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games community programme, bringing the total number involved in United by Birmingham 2022.
Keep Halesowen Beautiful can now use the official community programme logo to amplify its activity and raise the profile of the group.
Caroline Miller, founding member of Keep Halesowen Beautiful, said: “Our ultimate aim, as our name suggests, is to keep our wonderful town of Halesowen looking as beautiful as can be.
"In doing that, we have also forged wonderful friendships and gained a real community buzz by coming together so regularly.
Achievement
“We each feel a huge sense of achievement after each session. We believe our passion and dedication can make a make a real difference to Halesowen, but we also hope it will inspire surrounding towns and the city of Birmingham.
“We are delighted to have received this recognition from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and we will be using the United By logo with pride across our channels, which will really help in raising further awareness for our cause.”
James Morris, MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis, said: “I want to pay tribute to the local volunteers who have worked hard in recent months to keep Halesowen beautiful, and I am pleased to see their efforts recognised by United by Birmingham 2022.
“The Commonwealth Games will offer a great opportunity to showcase our region to a global audience, and I would encourage all community groups in Halesowen and Rowley Regis to look to become accredited to highlight their good work.”
John Crabtree, Chair of Birmingham 2022, added: “It’s been fantastic to see so many outstanding local projects working hard to make a difference to their community.
"Since launching United by Birmingham 2022 earlier in the year, we have welcomed so many worthwhile projects and Keep Halesowen Beautiful is no exception.
“Our aim is to shine a light on these projects and support them with raising their profile in the communities in which they operate and beyond.”
