Source: City of Portsmouth
The B.More group, composed of individuals with lived experience of recovery, is coordinating the litter pick on Friday 23 May in Buckland and Landport.
The litter pick will include clearing a small area within Landport Community Garden, which is planned to become a memorial garden and reflective space for those impacted by drug or alcohol related deaths in the city.
‘Bin the Stigma’ is part of Portsmouth’s activities as an ‘Inclusive Recovery City,’ a programme led by the B.More group.
In November 2024, Portsmouth signed a charter to become an Inclusive Recovery City—a place that visibly promotes recovery from addiction, challenges stigma, and champions pathways to recovery.
Cllr Matthew Winnington, Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing, Health and Care, at Portsmouth City Council, said:
“Being an Inclusive Recovery City gives us the opportunity to help tackle stigma around addiction and recovery, building a supportive and inclusive community. Activities such as Bin the Stigma show that people in recovery can make such a positive impact in the community.”
The litter pick will start from 10am on 23 May, with participants meeting at Ambition Portsmouth, 67 Kingston Road, PO2 7DX, where the litter pick will also finish.
Refreshments will be available. Anyone in the community is welcome to join.