VOLUNTEERS collected 150 bags of rubbish from around the city as part of a Spring River Community Clear Up Day.

The event, organised by Chelmsford City Council, focussed on areas of the River Chelmer, from Wharf Road car park to the Riverside Retail Park.

Volunteers included the Sea Cadets, staff from Lush, McDonalds, the Great Baddow Environment Group and the Chelmsford Canoe Club but were also joined by Great Waltham, Pleshy and Chignall parish councils.