Littering has been a problem for Britain since the beginning. Many government schemes have been devised to address this problem.

Boris Johnson, London's mayor, organized a "gum gala" in July 2010 to get rid of stretchy substances before the 2012 Olympics. Wrigley, Cadbury and other market leaders attended the event as did supporting organizations like Keep Britain Tidy or the Chewing Gum Action Group. The meeting discussed how to reduce the amount of street cleaning required to remove gum. It was estimated that PS10million is spent each year on street cleaning. As they have the equipment to remove gum, cleaning companies are often hired to do this.

Litter Action is another scheme that encourages the public to start litter picking groups in their localities to keep Britain clean. The campaign has been a success with more than 300 litter picking groups being set up across the UK, with 41,675 litter bags collected since 2007.

Graffiti artists in Bath are being confronted by a team of council officers. They educate them about the damage they do and take them to see the graffiti being removed. Graffiti vandalism is a problem in many parts of the UK. Many councils have opted to use anti graffiti paint as a way to combat the problem.

Other boroughs that are unable to pay for street cleaning have turned to the public to help clean up their streets. Broxbourne's 'adopt-a-street' campaign encourages residents who have the time and desire to pick up litter. Individuals can choose the area they wish to adopt and the council will provide the equipment. Although the idea is not a good one for people who enjoy walking, it is clear that this scheme is a great way for schoolchildren to be involved in a proactive movement. For more detail visit https://pmmodischeme.in/up-scholarship/