CASH ON THE WAY TO CLEAN UP STICKY PROBLEM

A COUNCIL has been given a grant of more than £20,000 to tackle a sticky issue.

- KELLY ASHMORE News Reporter

City of Wolverhampton Council was one of 52 local authorities to successfully apply to the Chewing Gum Task Force for funds to clean gum from pavements and has received £20,155.

The task force, which was established by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is run by Keep Britain Tidy, is funded by major gum manufacturers including Mars Wrigley and Perfetti Van Melle.

The task force has an investment of up to £10 million spread over five years. It is now in its fourth year.