More than 30 uniformed services students from the College of West Anglia joined forces with the for a major clean-up of alleys.
The alleys run from Vancouver Avenue, opposite the college.
Police sought help from the college following complaints about the area identified by residents in a meeting of SNAP, Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel.
Wearing hi-viz jackets and using litter pickers and rubbish bags provided by West Norfolk Council, students set about removing rubbish, including cans, bottles, boxes, white goods and other items which had been dumped.
And many of the students were concerned about how the area was being spoiled.
One of them, 18-year-old Abbie Jean Briggs, from North Lynn, said: “I think it is disgusting. They are making a mess. People who dump things are making the area look bad.
“It is good to think we are making a difference to the area.”
Tesco bags had been found and it was felt the store should take some responsibility for it rubbish. Another student thought bins should be provided for rubbish.
The uniformed services students from the college were helping the Police clear an area which is earning a reputation for drink, drugs and litter dumping problems.
As well improving an area for the benefit of residents, students will also be able to log their initiative in the record of achievement on their course.
The clear-up took place in the morning of along two alleys opposite the college leading off Vancouver Avenue and one which links them.
One has earned the title of “fag alley” often use by smokers from nearby schools and others.
Larger items and “white goods” such as discarded washing machines and cookers will be cleared by the council.
It will be part of students course and shows they are able to undertake work in the voluntary sector. They will receive letters of appreciation from the Police.
Ollie Gilder, the campus’s Police Community Support Officer, said the area suffered from anti-social behaviour, drink, drugs and dumped cans and bottles.
He said: “This is quite a big problem. The students can make a difference to the community.”
John Felmingham, a uniformed services course director, said: “The Police asked us if we could help clear a notorious (ASBO prone) and overgrown alleys near the college.
“This should also promote good feeling between us and the local residents near to the college.”
More than 30 uniformed services students from the College of West Anglia joined forces with the for a major clean-up of alleys.
The alleys run from Vancouver Avenue, opposite the college.
Police sought help from the college following complaints about the area identified by residents in a meeting of SNAP, Safer Neighbourhood Action Panel.
Wearing hi-viz jackets and using litter pickers and rubbish bags provided by West Norfolk Council, students set about removing rubbish, including cans, bottles, boxes, white goods and other items which had been dumped.
And many of the students were concerned about how the area was being spoiled.
One of them, 18-year-old Abbie Jean Briggs, from North Lynn, said: “I think it is disgusting. They are making a mess. People who dump things are making the area look bad.
“It is good to think we are making a difference to the area.”
Tesco bags had been found and it was felt the store should take some responsibility for it rubbish. Another student thought bins should be provided for rubbish.
The uniformed services students from the college were helping the Police clear an area which is earning a reputation for drink, drugs and litter dumping problems.
As well improving an area for the benefit of residents, students will also be able to log their initiative in the record of achievement on their course.
The clear-up took place in the morning of along two alleys opposite the college leading off Vancouver Avenue and one which links them.
One has earned the title of “fag alley” often use by smokers from nearby schools and others.
Larger items and “white goods” such as discarded washing machines and cookers will be cleared by the council.
It will be part of students course and shows they are able to undertake work in the voluntary sector. They will receive letters of appreciation from the Police.
Ollie Gilder, the campus’s Police Community Support Officer, said the area suffered from anti-social behaviour, drink, drugs and dumped cans and bottles.
He said: “This is quite a big problem. The students can make a difference to the community.”
John Felmingham, a uniformed services course director, said: “The Police asked us if we could help clear a notorious (ASBO prone) and overgrown alleys near the college.
“This should also promote good feeling between us and the local residents near to the college.”