Milton Keynes City Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean campaign and called for local people to get involved.
Led by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the mass-action environmental campaign encourages local authorities, businesses and residents to help pick up litter and rubbish.
This year’s campaign runs from 21 March to 6 April.
MK City Council have encouraged residents who wish to get involved in this year’s iteration to grab a litter picking kit to help spruce up your local area.
The City Council litter picking sets are available to borrow from our partners in the community, such as parish councils and resident associations. The kits contain high visibility vests, litter picks and gloves available for both adults and children.
Anyone interested can find their local collection point on the MK City Council website, as well as also finding additional guidance.
Keeping MK clean – which includes dealing with litter, fly tipping and other environmental mess costs the City Council an average of £5m every year. By taking part it all helps to make a huge difference to the environment, over and above the work of the City Council’s environmental teams.
In a YouGov survey carried out for Keep Britain Tidy, more than four million people in our region said ‘litter-free’ streets would help them love where they live.
Interim Cabinet Member for the Public Realm, Cllr Akash Nayee, said, “We work hard to keep MK clean and appreciate local people taking part in helping and to take pride in where they live. To make it easier, we’re offering people the opportunity to borrow litter pick kits free of charge.”
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in the Stantonbury area of Milton Keynes.
A silver Toyota Avensis hit a tree on the V8 Marlborough Street in Stantonbury shortly before 7am this morning (04/03).
Thames Valley Police confirmed that the driver, a 29-year-old man, sadly died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
PC Adam Stevens, of the Roads Policing Unit, said, “Tragically, a man has died following this collision and our thoughts are with his loved ones.
“I am appealing for anyone who saw the collision to contact us.
“The car involved was travelling northbound before the collision occurred so anyone who saw the car before the collision should also get in touch.
“I am also appealing for anyone with a dash-camera who were driving in area at the time to check their recordings and let us know if they have captured anything that could help our investigation.
“You can get in touch by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number 43250105860.”
Former MK Dons midfielder Tom Carroll has signed a short-term deal to join League One outfit Reading.
The 32-year-old has signed a short term deal to play the rest of the campaign with the Royals, with the move subject to EFL clearance.
Carroll was available after being released by MK Dons on transfer deadline day, with the midfielder one of three players released on the final day of the window alongside Matt Dennis and Joe Pritchard.
After joining MK Dons from Exeter in the summer transfer window, Carroll made 16 first team appearances, but the former Spurs, Swansea, Aston Villa and Ipswich man struggled for game time following the departure of Mike Williamson in September.
Reading manager Noel Hunt told the club’s official website that he was pleased to bring him to the club.
He said, “We’re delighted to bring in a player of Tom’s experience into the building to bolster our options in the final stages of the season.
He’s someone who has played a huge number of games across the EFL and Premier League, and as a person he is just the kind of character we are looking to recruit into our squad.”
Police are appealing for witnesses to a report of a suspicious man in Bletchley.
The report relates to an incident that happened around 3pm yesterday (3/3), when a man was following a girl in the area of Leon Recreational Park.
As the girl entered a property on Eaton Avenue, the man followed her and approached the property.
The victim, who is a child, did not sustain any injuries.
The offender is described as white, between 25 – 35-years-old and was seen wearing a black top and light trousers.
A 32-year-old man from Bletchley has been arrested on suspicion of trespassing with the intent to commit a sexual offence and remains in police custody at this time.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lucy Jarrett said, “We understand that this may cause concern but we are conducting increased patrols in the area.
“Officers have already made an arrest and will continue to conduct a thorough investigation.
“Anyone with concerns can speak to a uniformed officer in the area.
“If you have seen a man in the area, acting suspiciously, please come forward.
“We are appealing to anyone with CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell footage to get in touch.
“If you have any information or wish to make a report, please call 101 or make an online report via our website, quoting 43250105115.”
MK Dons have announced that their former midfielder Ben Gladwin will be their Interim Head Coach following the departure of Scott Lindsey.
The 32-year-old, who had been part of Lindsey’s coaching staff at Stadium MK, was confirmed by the League Two club as their stand-in while a search is conducted to hire a replacement for Lindsey, who left MK Dons yesterday (02/03).
Gladwin will be taking charge of a club after a departure by Lindsey for the second time this season, having managed Crawley Town between Lindsey’s departure in September to join MK Dons and the appointment of Rob Elliot as Lindsey’s successor in Sussex.
Gladwin will take charge of his first MK Dons game away at Accrington Stanley tomorrow (04/03).
As part of his coaching staff, Gladwin will be supported by Jamie Day as Assistant Head Coach, with Day remaining at the club. Goalkeeper coach Steve Hale will also remain with the club.
An appointment confirmed by the Dons is that of their former coach Ian Watson, who had been part of Mike Williamson’s coaching set-up at Stadium MK and rejoins the Dons after leaving Carlisle when Williamson departed the Cumbrian club in late January.
Carl Laraman has left his position as First Team Coach alongside the previously confirmed departure of Lindsey.
In a statement, MK Dons said, “MK Dons will now conduct an extensive and comprehensive interview process ahead of appointing a Head Coach to lead the team next season.
“Everyone at Stadium MK is fully behind Ben, Jamie, Steve and Ian, and has every confidence in them ahead of a trip to Accrington Stanley on Tuesday night.”
In his playing days, Gladwin had joined MK Dons from Blackburn in 2020, making 39 appearances in all competitions and scoring three times.
