TidyTowns is a great way for civic spirited people in Drogheda to come together, to harness their ideas and energy and to help make a real difference!
Drogheda Tidy Towns was set up by local volunteers in 2007 to make Drogheda a better place to live, work, and visit.
From the very beginning, our aim has been to create a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming town, encouraging pride in our community and working together to protect and enhance Drogheda for everyone.
Our strength and success lie in partnership. We collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, from Louth County Council and, more recently, with the continued expansion of Drogheda, Meath County Council, Councillors, Resident Groups, TUS, Schools, businesses, and a large range of community groups, organisations, and individuals. We rely on these relationships and support to help us succeed.
At the core of our work is a commitment to action to keep Drogheda clean and litter-free. Volunteers are out in force year-round, engaging in litter picking, planting, painting, and maintaining public spaces.
These efforts significantly supported by the TUS team ( a program we sponsor and set up with the help of Louth Local Development team in 2022).
Our focus is not only to improve the physical environment but also to foster a sense of ownership and pride in the community.
Each year, we proudly submit an application to the National Tidy Towns competition on behalf of Drogheda. Our efforts, supported by all the work done by so many more, have led to year-on-year improvements in our scores and the remarkable achievement of 18 Gold Medals. These accolades are a testament to the dedication of volunteers and the collective will of our community and stakeholders.
We have in place a 5-year rolling strategic plan to guide our work for the months and years ahead. Guided by our mission and this strategy, we will continue to work with all in the community for a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable future for Drogheda.
Drogheda Tidy Towns endeavours to promote the core principles of a clean and tidy town where people enjoy living, working, and visiting.
The Committee seeks to engage with all stakeholders, including Louth and Meath County Councils, residential groups, the education, business, community and volunteer sectors, to ensure a coordinated and strategic approach to the environment, area enhancement, litter management, biodiversity, sustainability, and improvements to the public realm, including parks and shared spaces.
Through careful planning, community involvement and sustainable action, we work to enhance all areas of Drogheda, from streetscapes and residential neighbourhoods to green spaces, approach roads and natural habitats, ensuring a cleaner, greener and more welcoming town for all.
Being a volunteer with Drogheda Tidy Towns allows individuals to practice their passion for the good of their community, whether that passion concerns the built environment, landscaping, sustainable living, and local wildlife or organizing a litter pick; there is a place for it in Drogheda Tidy Towns.
We encourage volunteers to come and work together to make our wonderful town of Drogheda be the very best it can be. We can only do this with your help.