Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council has announced that the Blitz Squad has made a very positive impact on public spaces over the last 12 months.

The new team within Environmental Services was set up in October 2022 which intends to tackle areas which has fallen victim littering, fly-tipping and general neglect.

The Blitz Squad has had a significant impact on Tandragee, Keady and at the tunnel on the Killylea Road in Armagh.

At present, there are three members of the Blitz Squad who work across the Borough. As well as clearing rubbish and litter, the Squad also use power hoses to bring back a shine to these neglected public spaces, and in the process, bring back a sense of pride to the area.

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With the success of the team's work across the Borough quickly spreading, demand for their services has also grown and it is hoped that the team will continue to grow and develop in the months ahead.

Donna O'Connor, who is a member of the Blitz Squad alongside Lee Finlay and Rauri Toman, said: "It is very rewarding. I get a sense of pride, particularly in bad areas that are strewn with litter, after I get it cleared up and I look behind and see that it's looking really well. It’s nice to see grass areas without any litter, that is really satisfying for me.

"The feedback has been very positive… the public do approach and they say it’s great to see feet on the ground in their areas. They are very welcoming."