THE issue of litter was tackled by a Basingstoke fast food restaurant.

Volunteers took part in a litter pick organised by McDonald’s to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the chain’s involvement with Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Where You Live campaign.

The campaign encourages local communities to take action and work together to look after the environment.

McDonald’s at Basingstoke Leisure Park partnered with community safety patrol officers from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to tidy War Memorial Park, near the town centre, and Stratton Park, off Pack Lane, Kempshott.

McDonald’s franchisee Tony Bennett said: “It is always great to see everyone come together to take action against litter and help to improve the local area.

I’d like to thank everyone involved for all their hard work and for once again giving up their time to work together and help make a difference. We as a local business understand the important role we play in making the area a better place.

“I’m extremely proud of my team who have taken part in several community litter initiatives over the past five years to make Dorset and Hampshire better places to live. It has been a great way to help educate both our customers and local residents on the importance of not littering and to consistently build better bonds with the community.

“I hope we can build upon the success of the last five years and look forward to continuing to work with the local community to keep the south of England a beautiful place to live and work.”