Take part - overview

Remember, if you were not successful in applying to the Chewing Gum Action Group for paid-for advertising, you can still take part by accessing supporting poster materials to help you develop your own campaign locally. You can also find some inspiration below for ways to reduce gum litter in your area.

Here are some ideas on how to launch your campaign, we look forward to seeing more of your ideas soon.

Your Ideas

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    From Test Valley Borough Council

    23 February 2009

    At launch, circle gum splodges with chalk – it’s a cost-effective, high impact way to dramatise the chewing gum litter problem. You could even cordon off an area as if it's a crime scene and dress in forensic outfits, making for a great photo opportunity.

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    From CGAG

    23 February 2009

    For an engaging, colourful and inexpensive way to bring attention to the fine for dropping gum, you could put price tags saying “£80” on chewing gum blobs around the town centre.

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    From CGAG

    23 February 2009

    Why not give out free t-shirts with the campaign artwork printed on? It’s a great way to get the message about the fine seen by more people.

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    From CGAG

    23 February 2009

    Invite important local figures, like the mayor, councillors or an MP to a press conference. Make sure all the local media are invited, and that your guests are fully briefed and willing to give interviews or have photos taken.

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    From CGAG

    23 February 2009

    Ask someone who has been fined for an interview. Even if it’s done anonymously, this could bring the reality of the fine to life and let others know how it affected the offender and what they had to miss out on to pay it. Print this in your council magazine, or send it out to the local press.

How to apply

The closing date for applications has now passed. Thank you for your interest in the 2011 chewing gum litter campaign. Please look out for details of the 2012 campaign and how to get involved, coming soon.

 

Send us your ideas

Have you successfully reduced gum litter in your area? If so, share your ideas with other local authorities and help them tackle the problem in their community.

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