A HOUSING group is staging two 'days of action' in Keighley as part of a series across the region.

The Incommunities initiative is aimed at sprucing-up various locations.

Activities will include litter picking, planting shrubs and painting.

Incommunities staff will be joined at some of the events by colleagues from Bradford and Kirklees councils and West Yorkshire Police.

And residents are being urged to get involved.

Litter pickers, gloves and bags will be provided.

The first of the Keighley events takes place at Parkwood Rise on Thursday, August 8, between 9.30am and 2.30pm.

People should meet outside Block 1-8.

And on Thursday, August 29, Harewood Road/Rise will be targeted.

It also takes place from 9.30am-2.30pm.

Meet outside Block 58-72, Harewood Road.

Both events will include litter picking, cutting back overgrowth, removing fly-tipping and deep cleaning communal areas.

Four clean-ups are also being held in Bradford, and one in Huddersfield.

Lindsey Roche, head of neighbourhood management at Incommunities, says: "We are committed to creating a better living environment for all our customers, and these days of action target issues that people have raised.

"We’ve organised days like this before and had a great response. They’re a real opportunity for us to come together with the community, and our partners, and make a tangible difference in our neighbourhoods. We’re grateful for everyone’s support.

"We encourage everybody to join us and help keep our areas clean. People are welcome to come along for any amount of time they can spare, even if it is just for ten minutes."

Councillor Kamran Hussain, Bradford Council’s portfolio holder for neighbourhoods and community safety, says: "This kind of joint action is very effective in pulling people together to achieve a lot in just one day. I hope the community will support it and lend a hand."

Sergeant Mark Hughes, of West Yorkshire Police, says: "We are pleased to be working with the community, Incommunities and the council on this.

"Neighbourhood officers are planning to be in attendance at one of the days of action to speak with residents, conduct crime surveys, visit schools and carry out proactive patrols, including a speed watch operation. We would encourage people to get involved and make some positive changes for the area."

For more about the events, contact Incommunities via social media or call 0330 1759540.

Should changes be necessary due to weather conditions, information will be shared on social media.