Lightning McClean among names of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s fleet of leaf sweepers

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has announced the humorous new names of the vehicles within its fleet of sustainable pathway leaf sweepers.

The sweepers – now named Sir Brushalot, Shaun the Sweep, Lightning McClean, Sweep Caroline and Obi-Wan Cleanobi – will help to clear more than 400 tonnes of leaf fall as part of the council’s seasonal maintenance work.

All running off low-carbon biofuel, three of these sweepers are new additions to the council’s fleet.

Councillor Laura James said: “Keeping our streets clean and tidy is a key priority for our residents and these new sweepers will help to improve our sweeping service on paths and footways.

“We received a great response to our fun challenge to name each of the sweepers and the chosen five are now appearing on the vehicles.

“We hope they will be popular when spotted out and about in the borough.”