The cleaning took place throughout the high street of Poole and within the area covered by the BID and its levy payers in preparation for the busy summer season.

Various jobs were completed, including cleaning 188 store signs and clearing out 67 gutters. The volunteers also collected 27 bags of rubbish through litter picking.

Justin Hundley-Appleton, Poole BID manager, commented: “We had a fantastic week of cleaning up the high street and making sure that everything is ship shape ready for the summer. Myself and the directors would like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped us over the week; every contribution helps to make a difference and it’s great to see the town working together.”

Poole BID will also install bunting and floral displays throughout the high street during June to provide additional colour to the area.