The Council cuts grass to ensure that people can use roads and
pavements safely.
Although environmental issues are of paramount concern, grass
cutting is actually carried out for highway safety reasons rather
than environmental purposes.
What grass won't the Council cut?
We do not cut the grass that is:
- privately owned
- on properties/estates owned by bodies other than the Council
- highway verges
What will the Council Cut?
We will cut the grass on all Richmondshire District Council
owned land, ie:
- public open space
- parks
- town centres
- memorial gardens
To report problems with grass in any of the areas above
please contact contracting services Telephone 01748
829100.
How often do we cut the grass?
The Council cuts the grass it owns approx.
16-18 times throughout the summer months dependant
upon weather conditions.
Schools, Verges and Highways
The majority of grass verges adjacent to roads are within the
public highway and therefore come under the responsibility of
North
Yorkshire County Council as Highway Authority. The cutting
of grass in school playing fields also comes under their
jurisdiction.
Reporting a Problem
Environment Services,
Swale House
Frenchgate
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 4JE
For further information please contact Head of Open Spaces and
Amenities on 01748 829100
or
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Last updated:
10 January 2008
