A DRIVE to keep Largs prom litter free for the rest of the summer has been launched after a local business tackled the mess left in recent weeks.

The push follows the return of the solar compactor bins which compress the rubbish and help alert the local authority if they are reaching capacity.

Staff at the Fish Works have been clearing the prom from outside their premises to the traditional site of the funfair rides, as well as the seafront car park.

Co-owner Tiffany Irvin said it was vital to keep the area clean for locals and tourists.

She said: "Our team after each hard day, are going out to clean the whole promenade and beach each night.

"Teamwork is vital and we plan to do this right through the rest of the summer if we can."

Cllr. Murdoch, who was behind the push to reinstate the solar powered bins, praised the staff for their efforts.

He said: "A lot of the litter is from all the other outlets so it is very commendable that the Fish Works have been out clearing up the prom and the overspill at the bins.

"The owners have been out picking at the car park, the prom and removing rubbish from the choked entrances to the bins. They've been bagging it all up and leaving it under the benches to stop the seagulls floating down and bursting the bin bags.

"It isn't necessary for them to do that, it is a real show of community spirit, but people need to examine their own behaviour.

"They should take their rubbish to the next available bin - or take it home with them. There is no excuse for dumping litter."

Cllr Murdoch had been regularly pressing for the big bellied compactor bins to be returned to the prom as visitor numbers increase with lockdown lifting and better weather.

He added: "I am very pleased that the two solar powered ones have been returned to the prom this week.

"This along with the additional event bins and twilight shifts emptying them on weekend evenings should make a difference.

"Getting the big bins back on the prom has been a matter I have been pressing for quite some time so I am glad that it has finally happened.

"It has been quite a drawn out process but hopefully people will notice a big difference and we can make the prom litter free. It shouldn't need a local business to go out and clear the prom and car park and this was a point that I emphasised to the council when pressing for the extra capacity and latter emptying shifts."