LOCAL litter picking campaign group Litter Free Dorset is supporting a nationwide event this year to help clean up the country.

Litter Free Dorset is supporting Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean which takes place May 28 – June 13.

The Great British Spring Clean brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and councils to collect and safely dispose of litter from streets, parks and beaches, and recycling as much as possible.

READ MORE: Dorset Council urges residents to report littering

Sophie Colley from Litter Free Dorset said: “The Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean is a great event to get involved with – you can pick a day and time that suits you, get outside for some fresh air and litter pick your local area – whether it’s a 2 minute litter pick or a 3 hour clean, every piece picked helps. Don’t forget to pledge your support to the #MillionMileMission by heading to the Keep Britain Tidy website.”

For more information head to the Keep Britain Tidy website to pledge to pick as an individual or group of up to 30 or link up with a local litter picking community group near you.