A ‘guardian angel’ city councillor swept up broken glass after he became concerned a child, cyclist or dog could be injured.
Cllr Andrew Cross cleared up the broken glass in Warndon Villages in Worcester using a dustpan and brush after concerns were raised in a community group.
The Green Party city councillor for Leopard Hill and county councillor for Warndon Parish warned of the dangers of not disposing of glass bottles properly.
He said: “Broken glass is a hazard to dogs and children, punctures bike and wheelchair tyres and is a pain in the backside to clear up. Please put any stray glass bottles into recycling bins before they get broken by idle hands or feet, and if you see broken glass on a path or road please report it.”
Dan Brothwell of Bike Worcester said: “Getting a puncture when out on the bike is a real pain, and is about the only thing that affects journey time.
“I’ve always got one eye on debris in the road that might need to be avoided, such as hedge cuttings, glass or litter. I’m really grateful to anyone who spots items and either moves them or cleans it up. I’ve done it myself a number of times.
“It’s got to be the best way to reduce the risk of someone getting a puncture or getting injured. It’s fantastic knowing that there are guardian angels like Andrew out and about making the world a better place. Big love.”
It is not the first time Cllr Cross has got his hands dirty. We reported how he and another Green Party councillor, Katie Collier, cleaned play equipment in Warndon while city council teams were overstretched after a storm hit.
Councillors Andrew Cross and Katie Collier decided to clean the dirty climbing wall themselves at Great Oaty Gardens play park in Warndon Villages, Worcester last December after a complaint was made about its poor condition.