COMMUNITY leaders took to the streets yesterday as part of an initiative to tidy up Shildon.
Police, councillors, officials from Sedgefield Borough Council and other town representatives took time out of their every day duties to walk around the Redworth Road area as part of a scheme by Shildon Community Safety Group.
Residents also joined the group on the walk to point out what they felt needed to be done to help clear the streets.
Carol Fletcher, treasurer of Shildon and Community Safety Group, said that the day had been a success.
She said: "We were able to get a good look at a lot of different things and intend to write letters to the relevant people to get them sorted out.
"People did come out and speak to us and we are going to try to help them where we can.
"This is the second one we have had and it went quite well. We are trying to make a difference by helping people to reduce crime and the fear of crime.''
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