Network Conference And Awards

The Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference and Awards celebrate and recognise excellence in the field of environmental sustainability and waste prevention.

This annual event brings together decision-makers, businesses, and individuals from across the public and private sectors to share best practice and inspire innovation in the environmental and waste sector.

The 2025 conference and awards took place on Thursday 30 January at the Crowne Plaza, Liverpool City Centre. Event photos are available to Network Members via the dashboard.

The event is a great opportunity to learn from best practice, network with other like-minded environment and waste professionals and stay up-to-date on the latest local environmental issues.

This year, we welcomed keynote speaker Mary Creagh CBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Defra who shared the government’s vision for litter and waste prevention and management, including DRS and EPR, and what this is likely to mean for local authorities. There was also an exclusive first look at our latest research, ‘A Rubbish Reality: Our litter problem and why it matters’, which explores the scale and nature of our litter problem and where we need to focus attention to make the biggest difference. We also launched the latest round of grant funding from the Chewing Gum Task Force enabling local authorities to both clean up and prevent gum littering – with an opportunity to meet several street cleaning solution providers in person.

We hosted workshop sessions on community-based approaches to tackling fly-tipping, how to manage litter picking volunteers from a local authority perspective, and legal perspectives on business waste management to enhance street scene.

In the evening, we presented trophies to the winners of our eight awards. Find the list of winners below.

Four good reasons to attend the Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference and Awards:

Networking and collaboration – connect with other local authorities and environmental sector professionals to learn from others’ experiences, share best practices and build partnerships for future initiatives.

Professional development – attend presentations and workshops on the latest trends and innovations in environmental sustainability, gaining new knowledge, skills and insights into effective waste prevention strategies.

Awards and recognition – showcase your local authority’s achievements in environmental sustainability, recognising your efforts in litter and waste prevention to motivate and inspire your staff and residents.

Stay informed – keep up-to-date on the latest environmental policies and standards and get access to resources, support and expertise from Keep Britain Tidy and the Network.

“I attended the Keep Britain Tidy conference in York – it was fantastic! Really informative, useful and a great opportunity to network with industry peers.”

Georgina Bouette, Crawley Borough Council

By becoming a Network member and participating in the conference and awards, local authorities are demonstrating their commitment to environmental sustainability, improving best practice and contributing to a cleaner and healthier future.

If you would like information on the services and benefits available to Network Members, including attendance of our Annual Conference please click here

Finalists and winners for 2025

The finalists were...

Climate Action Award – Sponsored by Bartec Municipal Technologies
Derby City Council
London Borough of Camden - WINNER
South Tyneside Council

Community Engagement Award – Sponsored by Gum Blitzer Group
Oxford Direct Services
Westminster Veolia
Wirral Borough Council - WINNER

Council Volunteer Champion Award – Sponsored by Wybone
Buckinghamshire Council
Luton Council
Nottingham City Council - WINNER

Enforcement Excellence Award
Cambridge City Council
Wigan Council - WINNER
Wiltshire Council

Environmental Action Award – Sponsored by Bucher Municipal
Cumberland Council - WINNER
Enveco NW Environmental Services
Leeds City Council

Green Space Innovation Award – Sponsored by Hako Machines Ltd
City of Doncaster Council - WINNER
Haringey Council
St Helens Council

Outstanding Service Award – Sponsored by Helping Hand Environmental
City of London Corporation
Ipswich Borough Council - WINNER
London Borough of Redbridge

Team of the Year Award – Sponsored by Nordic
Amey Ltd
Colchester City Council
London Borough of Newham - WINNER

You can read more about the award categories here.

Interested in exhibiting at the 2025 conference?

If you are interested in exhibiting in 2025, please email network.enquiries@keepbritaintidy.org

Confirmed Exhibitors for 2025

OSPREYDEEPCLEAN Ltd

Finalists and winners for 2024

The finalists were.....

Best Council Support for Volunteers Award – Sponsored by Helping Hand Environmental
Buckinghamshire Council
Manchester City Council - WINNER
Northumberland County Council

Climate Practice in Action Award – Sponsored by Permiserv
Durham County Council - WINNER
London Borough of Hackey
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Community Engagement Award – Sponsored by head sponsor – Bartec
Colchester City Council
London Borough of Redbridge - WINNER
Wakefield Council

Environmental Campaign of the Year Award - Sponsored by Bucher
City of Doncaster Council
SWISCo Ltd - A Torbay Council Company
Wiltshire Council - WINNER

Excellence in Enforcement Award - Sponsored by Biffa
Bradford Council - Environmental Enforcement and Parking Services Teams
Cumberland Council - Gary Banks - WINNER
Leeds City Council - Serious Environmental Crime Team

Innovation in Parks and Greenspaces Award – Sponsored by REEN
Lancaster City Council
Leicester City Council - WINNER
London Borough of Newham

Outstanding Service Delivery Award – Sponsored by Wybone
Haringey Council
Liverpool City Council - WINNER
London Borough of Newham - WINNER

Team or Crew of the Year - Sponsored by Nordic
Blackpool Waste Services Ltd, t/a ENVECO NW - WINNER
South Gloucestershire Council
Wigan Council

Not a Network Member but interested in joining?

Our Network brings organisations together with a common purpose: to make places better. We do this by sharing expertise through active learning events, legal updates, activities, online resources and training, along with celebrating and promoting success through awards and conferences.

Click here for more information about joining up.

2023 finalists and winners

Love Parks Award (Sponsored by REEN)
Braintree District Council
Lowestoft Town Council
Southend-on-Sea Council - WINNER

Great British Spring Clean Award (Sponsored by Helping Hand Environmental)
Doncaster Council
Dover District Council - WINNER
London Borough of Sutton

#LitterHeroes Award (Sponsored by Leafield Environmental Ltd)
Manchester City Council
Walsall Council - Mike Hawes - WINNER
Wychavon District Council

Young #LitterHeroes Award (Sponsored by Bartec Municipal Technologies Limited)
Less Litter for Leicester - Leicester City Council
Khalsa Primary School - WINNER
St Clare's Primary School - Liverpool City Council

Community Engagement Award (Sponsored by Amberol Ltd)
Allerdale Borough Council - WINNER
Buckinghamshire Council
West Lancashire Borough Council

Excellence in Enforcement Award
Dacorum Borough Council
Royal Borough of Greenwich - WINNER
Wiltshire Council

Team of the Year Award (Sponsored by Nordic Products and Services)
City of Westminster/Veolia Environmental Ltd - WINNER
Lewisham Council
London Borough of Newham

Environmental Campaign of the Year Award (Sponsored by Permiserv)
City of London – Gardens and Cleansing Team
London Borough of Hackney - WINNER
Rochdale Borough Council

Outstanding Service Delivery Award (Sponsored by Bucher)
Birmingham City Council
Camden Council
Hull City Council - WINNER

Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to contact the Network Team – network.enquiries@keepbritaintidy.org