Two friends left upset due to plastic, and litter scattered across Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton

Two friends walking in Mewsbrook Park, Littlehampton, West #Sussex have expressed their sadness, and disappointment because Mewsbrook Park has been scattered with litter.

(Cc) Carole Minto.

Carole Minto, and Kim Brown have been left feeling emotional after Mewsbrook Park has been scattered with plastics, and #litter.

Carole, and Kim are daily walkers, but said: "They were particularly saddened to see crisp packets, Easter egg boxes, and other litter surrounding a mother coot, and her nest. The lake, and surrounding area is so beautiful, and well managed, but us as individuals need to take more responsibility for where our litter ends up. This is not meant as a criticism of the park in any way, but as we noticed this on International Earth Day on April 22, it was particularly poignant for us both.”

Carole said: “This beautiful park has brought so much pleasure to so many,” said the 64-year-old. “But seeing all that plastic in this mother coot’s nest was so sad.”

In response, a spokesman for #Arun District #Council said: “It is always so upsetting to see the effects of pollution on our environment, and disappointing that we still need to share reminders about disposing of rubbish properly. Our parks, and greenspaces team, along with the Friends of Mewsbrook Park volunteers, work hard to ensure the park is as clear from rubbish, and pollution as possible.” #Littlehampton