The Facilities Team keep the town safe and tidy, with jobs including litter picking and cleaning and, where needed, dealing with graffiti, vandalism, evidence of drug use and fly tipping.
The team also cuts footpaths, trims hedges and looks after the town’s green spaces, parks and the Skate Park. Their work includes planting new areas to build a growing system, and working with the Resilient Orchard project at East End Park to look after the trees. They are also responsible for the hanging baskets placed around the town.
The team plans ahead so that changing weather patterns do not harm the spaces they look after, or the team itself.
The Facilities Team is working to become more sustainable and self-sufficient. This includes saving water, reusing and recycling materials, and growing their own plants.
They regularly review their working practices and keep their skills up to date, including studying at the local college and sharing knowledge with each other.
