Council maintenance of green spaces
Grass
Grass is cut on a regular basis every two to three weeks. Any clippings are blown back onto the verge. In wet periods, the grass is cut less frequently .
Hedges
The majority of hedges are pruned as part of a winter maintenance programme carried out between November and February. Summer trimming, if required, takes place between July and October. This involves cutting back vegetation that restricts footpaths or sightlines. Hedges are not maintained outside these timeframes.
Shrubs
Shrub beds are reshaped and pruned as part of a winter maintenance programme between November and February. Shrub beds are visited between March and November to:
- manage weed growth
- remove litter
- cut back any vegetation interfering with footpaths or sightlines
Flowerbeds
The Council manages a number of flowerbeds. The spring and summer bedding plants are planted in October and June respectively.
Bird nesting
The Council respects the bird nesting season (between 1 March and 31 July) and does not undertake any maintenance that will have a negative impact on the birds, their nests or their young.