People urged to take rubbish home from parks in England

District councils want to protect beauty spots during coming warm and sunny weekendCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDistrict councils in England are urging people going to parks and green spaces to dispose of their rubbish safely and responsibly, ahead of an expected surge in visits during this weekend's mini-heatwave.The District Councils' Network - which represents 187 district councils in England, which are responsible for maintaining parks and beauty spots - is calling on the public to use bins but to take their rubbish home if they are full. It is also asking dog walkers to make sure they clean up their pets' mess. Continue reading...