A HARD-working Greenock man who lives with learning disabilities says keeping his community litter-free has helped him deal with life without his mum. Michael Doherty, 48, heads out every day with his dogs Bess and Bella to tidy up the area around Grieve Road. His mum passed away three years ago and he decided to give himself something to focus on after her death. He put all his energy into removing the rubbish he sees strewn around his community. Michael s sterling efforts have been recognised by members of the public and Inverclyde Council is now providing him with equipment and supplies to help him out.