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The “outstanding team effort” of skaters at Carrick Skate Park has been praised after their role in tackling litter that was previously blighting the attraction.

A group has been heralded for their proactivity in reducing waste at the park and increasing awareness of the detrimental impact littering can have on the local environment.

Their efforts were led by Larne skater Steven Devlin, who approached Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in March 2021 to express his concerns about littering at Carrick Skate Park.

Keen to encourage a sense of pride and ownership by the park users and raise awareness about environmental pollution, Steven partnered with the council do develop a pilot scheme to tackle the issue.

Carrick Skate Park users give litter the ‘kick flip’