Street Cleaning: Case Study
Enhanced street cleaning delivered by CityCo helps ensure Manchester city centre maintains the high standards expected of a leading UK destination.
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Enhanced street cleaning delivered by CityCo helps ensure Manchester city centre maintains the high standards expected of a leading UK destination. Supported by Manchester Accommodation BID, the service contributes to a clean, welcoming environment for visitors, residents and businesses, particularly in areas with a strong concentration of hotels and visitor accommodation.
- 14,000
- miles walked by the cleaning team
- 14
- tonnes of waste collected from the city centre
A high-quality public realm plays an important role in shaping first impressions of the city. Clean, well-maintained streets support the overall visitor experience, reinforce Manchester’s reputation as a well-managed destination and help create an environment in which businesses can thrive.
Manchester Accommodation BID funding supports enhanced activity that complements local authority provision, enabling targeted cleaning in high-footfall areas across the city centre. Early morning street cleaning, litter picking, jet washing and the removal of staining and chewing gum help ensure key routes are presented at their best at the start of each day, particularly in locations frequently used by hotel guests and conference visitors.
A dedicated rapid response capability also enables the team to address unexpected issues quickly and effectively. For example, following an incident of targeted graffiti overnight that affected multiple city centre hotels, the cleaning team worked swiftly to remove all traces of the damage within 24 hours. This quick response helped minimise disruption for businesses and ensured the surrounding environment continued to reflect the high standards expected by visitors.
For Manchester Accommodation BID, enhanced street cleaning demonstrates the value of investing in initiatives that support the wider visitor experience. By contributing to a clean, attractive and welcoming city centre environment, the activity supports Manchester’s continued growth as a destination for business and leisure, encouraging visitors to spend more time in the city and supporting overnight stays.