Walsall firm's employees volunteer to help out area they serve
Volunteers have partnered with Walsall Council and one of the borough's largest employers to launch a series of volunteering activities aimed at improving local parks and green areas.
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HomeServe teamed up with Walsall Council's Healthy Spaces team for four clean up and habitat management session across the borough which involved 54 employees from the company.
The sessions combined totalled 132 volunteering hours which saw 55 bags of litter collected and which contributed to vital biodiversity projects.
Two sessions took place at Reedswood Park including litter picking and removing graffiti. One was at the Pelsall North Common Wildlife Habitat Project which saw scrub and unwanted plant species removed and the fourth, a similar project, at Victory Pools.
The clean-up and habitat management sessions have already had a noticeable impact on Walsall’s green spaces, improving biodiversity and creating cleaner, safer environments for local residents and wildlife.
Volunteer Nathan Hill said: “Litter picking might seem like a small act, but seeing the immediate difference really hit home. The streets looked cleaner, and knowing we were making a real impact in our own neighbourhood was incredibly rewarding."
Nick Kasmir, CEO of HomeServe, said: “ At HomeServe, we're incredibly proud of the difference our team makes to the neighbourhood around us. Walsall is our home, and by working together, we can ensure these areas remain clean, accessible, and beautiful for everyone to enjoy, now and in the future.”
Councillor Gary Flint, portfolio holder for Health and Wellbeing at Walsall Council praised the initiative and said: “HomeServe’s involvement enhances our community while contributing to the positive environmental health of our area.
"By improving our green spaces, we support biodiversity, reduce pollution, and create a more sustainable environment for future generations.”
