Narberth has been named the UK’s cleanest and greenest town, after the findings of a new report that examines the nation’s cleanest areas based on recyclable waste, air and water quality and social media data.

The Clean Britain Report by Holiday Cottages ranks the cleanliness of the UK’s cities and towns by comparing the quality of; recycling, air quality, water quality and frequency of social media updates relating to sustainability.

Narberth was revealed to be the UK’s cleanest town with a score of 7.28 out of 10, followed by Penicuik in Midlothian, and Didcot in Oxfordshire.

With 53.04 per cent of its waste sent for recycling, and 93.92 per cent percent of its water classed as good quality, the town which is in the running for the ‘Champion’ category of the ‘Great British High Street Awards’ for 2019, has proven itself to be the UK’s greenest town.News that Narberth has been judged Britain’s cleanest town has been welcomed by the community’s County Councillor.Vic Dennis, who represents Narberth on Pembrokeshire County Council, said: “I am delighted for all the residents of Narberth who will be very proud to know that their town has been recognised for its cleanliness.“I immediately assumed it was recognition for our hard working and popular street cleaner who definitely is the best in Britain!“We have been supported by the Welsh Government in developing many active travel routes around town and we have just started building the multi-user route from Narberth right out to Blackpool Mill and Bluestone.“Eventually, it will provide a safer route for walkers, wheelchair users, mobility scooters, cyclists and horse riders.“If we can get the whole of the community to make the short journeys in town on foot or by cycling it would all contribute to better air quality.” Councillor Dennis went on: “Pembrokeshire County Council is about to completely update its recycling and waste collections and I am already getting positive messages of support from residents who want to recycle more and make a big difference to the environment.  “We have had a very active Plastic Free Narberth organisation that has encouraged business to make three pledges to reduce plastic in Narberth.“I regularly join local volunteers who help to keep our town tidy, with litter picks around town and on the approach roads each month.“This latest commendation proves that Narberth is an excellent place to grow up, live, work, shop and somewhere very special to visit.”Judges for the ‘Great British High Street’ will be visiting the town on Thursday, September 19.

You can vote on the GBHS website at: https://thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk/high-street-of-the-year-awards/champion-award-finalistsYou can view the findings of the survey here: https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/blog/clean-britain-report