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Grass cutting and ground maintenance

Grass cutting and ground maintenance

We provide public grass cutting and ground maintenance services across Northumberland.

Grass cutting

Our teams cut grass from the beginning of April until the end of September, depending on the weather. 

The grass is cut around once every 14 days during this period. 

We cut grass in the following places (depending on land ownership):

  • housing estates
  • parks
  • schools
  • highway verges
  • open spaces
  • out-of-town amenities and country lanes

Some town and parish councils, and housing companies, request additional grass cuts from us as part of an enhanced partnership agreement. These take place during March and October.

We do not collect grass cuttings, except on plots within elderly people's residential developments.

Report an issue with grass cutting, grass on footpaths or overgrown verges

Horticultural services

A programme of shrub pruning and maintenance in our town centres is undertaken on a three-yearly cycle.

Weed killing

We perform weed killing from April to October each year. The chemical herbicide used is based on Glyphosate, which has been subject to extensive testing and regulatory assessment in the EU, USA and by the World Health Organisation.

We only use products approved and licensed for amenity use. These products are considered to be relatively non-toxic to dogs and other domestic animals.

If you are concerned about the welfare of your pet, contact your veterinarian.