Maintaining Hedges
Most roadside hedges are the responsibility of the landowner. If we notice overhanging hedges during a routine inspection, or receive a complaint, we will ask the landowner to cut them back.
However, we do maintain some hedges on highway land and will cut them as necessary.
When Hedges will normally be cut
|
Type of hedge |
Time of year |
Annual Frequency |
|
Privet
|
July & September
|
2
|
|
Mixed hedge
|
July
|
1
|
|
Berberis
|
July
|
1
|
|
Hawthorn
|
July
|
1
|
|
Other types
|
July
|
1
|
Hedges will normally be cut at the times of the year indicated in the table above.
How you can help us
Please:
-
let us know about any junction where the view is blocked by long grass or overgrown hedges
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don't park on grass verges
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don't put decorative stones or logs on verges as these can be dangerous
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maintain your own hedges safely and responsibly.
Report a problem
If you have a problem with the cutting of hedges or any other grounds maintenance issue, please use our online form.
