Calls for people to take litter home with them from Newbold Comyn in Leamington as lockdown restrictions loosen

The loosening of lockdown restrictions is being blamed for the increase of litter at the comyn and people who use the park regularly are growing increasingly concerned about the problem.

Sue Clifford walks in the comyn every day.

She said: "The ever-changing scenery has now become a party aftermath.

"Each day, the rubbish I encounter is worse than the previous day and what is this craze with small silver canisters that are strewn everywhere?

"I hope the council manages to get a grip on this before it endangers our wildlife.

"We are now encouraged, coming out of Lockdown, to visit parks for picnics with friends and family keeping in mind social distancing.

"If small children were to pick up the canisters they could be a choking hazard."

Michelle Lewis, who also uses the park, added: "Lockdown doesn’t mean [people should be] going to Newbold Comyn, having a barbecue and leaving their litter strewn all over the place.

"The council isn’t helping the situation by not emptying the public bins.

"The area is a disgrace and the public should show some respect for others and their environment."

Warwick District Council has recently launched a campaign on social media with the hashtag #HelpUsHelpOurCrews to encourage people to take their litter home from any of the parks it owns.

A council spokeswoman said: "In response to the added use of our parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic the council has trebled the frequency of the emptying of the litter bins from once to three times per week.

"In addition, there are extra ranger patrols in our parks and open spaces with an appeal to visitors both verbally and through social media to take their rubbish home with them, especially if the bins are full."