The huge interest generated by TIDY NI's innaugural Litter Summit has meant registrations have had to be closed for the Belfast based event, to be held on Friday 2nd October.

Representatives from 20 of the province's 26 councils are among well over 100 delegates who will attend the summit, which will bring together a broad spectrum of speakers from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England and Scotland, and will address many different areas, including presentations on enforcement, legal issues, anti-social behaviour, litter campaigns, the benefits of new technology, council and business interaction, and public involvement.

This summit is a real opportunity for all councils, in conjunction with other interested parties, to discuss the problems and formulate plans that will drive us towards a new litter-free future. The Litter Summit will provide a better understanding of the range of options available to change littering behaviour and showcase exemplars detailing their impact. Networking opportunities will allow local collaborations to be developed and for us all to work together in pursuit of a cleaner tomorrow.