Parks, Recreation Grounds, Open Spaces

Standards of Maintenance for Grass Cutting

Prior to all grass being cut it shall be cleared of all large items of litter and other debris.  Clippings which fall onto footpaths or driveways will be blown back onto the grass area.

The types of grass that are maintained, and the number of cuts undertaken varies according to the type of area to be cut. 

The levels of service are:

Amenity Grass - 14 cuts a year (e.g. general amenity areas, highway verges, open spaces). 

Grass is cut on average every 14 - 16 working days during March - October.  The number of cuts may increase or decrease subject to climatic changes.  Mowing will finish once grass regrowth has slowed down sufficiently usually in late October.

Ornamental Grass - 30 cuts a year, grass clippings removed (e.g. high profile sites, ornamental areas around flower beds and sponsored floral features).

Naturalised Grass - areas on embankments under tree canopies where access is difficult receives one cut annually between late June - September subject to climatic conditions.

Conservation Areas - extremely difficult accessible areas containing briars/nettles grasses and wildflowers.  One cut every 5 years.  Subject to consultation with the Countryside Officer.