A children’s competition launched by the council has seen the authority’s sweepers decorated with new designs.

Winners Nevaeh (9), Brooke (11), Lillie (10) all got to see their designs on the vehicles.

‘Seeing the artwork on the side of the new sweepers is truly amazing. The children within our district are so talented and this shines through after seeing all of the lovely designs we received,’ Martin Foster, the council's portfolio holder for operational services, told the BBC.

‘Choosing the winning designs was not an easy task, but I am confident that the new sweepers will brighten our streets – not just by sweeping them but with the refreshing new designs.’

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