What is it?
The Brixton Community Clean-Up is a coordinated day of action bringing together young
people, residents, local businesses, community organisations, and partners to
improve the local environment across Brixton and nearby estates.
Why?
The initiative is deliberately positive and practical. It is about local people visibly taking
responsibility for the places they live, work, and socialise — strengthening pride in Brixton
and reinforcing shared expectations around care, behaviour, and partnership with the
council.
Where?
The clean-up will take place simultaneously across Central Brixton, Moorlands Estate,
Loughborough Junction, and Angell Town, with each area focusing on its own local
patch. Local Community Champions will coordinate volunteers, equipment, and briefings so
teams can work safely and efficiently for around 1–1.5 hours.
Who?
The effort is youth-led by design, with young people involved in planning, promotion,
delivery, and follow-up. The lead youth group is Young People’s Movement (YPM) & RAE
Academy and they are being supported by ML Community Enterprise (MLCE), Action on
ASB, and Brixton BID. The day will conclude with a shared celebration in central
Brixton, bringing everyone together to recognise collective effort, amplify positive
messages, and reinforce pride in place.
The message is simple:
Brixton is our home — and looking after it is something we do together.
For more information contact surjit@mlcommunity.co.uk
