Local Grass Cutting

As the Highway Authority, we are required to cut the rural and urban highway verges to maintain a safe environment for all users. Open space grass cutting and maintenance of our parks is primarily carried out to maintain a pleasant and attractive local environment.

Currently, our contractor carries out two rural grass verge cuts a year, and eight cuts on urban verges and open spaces.
 

What can my town or parish council do?

If you have B roads (30mph and under) running through your parish, roadside verges and grass open spaces can be maintained to a higher standard by carrying out additional cuts.

If you want to start cutting grass in your parish, please contact the Grounds Maintenance Team at Groundsmaintenance@westberks.gov.uk.

There is also the option for town and parish councils to pay West Berkshire Council to carry out more cuts on verges in their ward. Please contact us at Groundsmaintenance@westberks.gov.uk to discuss this further.
 

What do I need?

We've listed several method statements which should provide advice and guidance on performing these works safely.

PP grass cutting

Online version	PDF download
Grass Cutting	Grass Cutting [25KB]
Ride-on-Mower	Ride-on-Mower [42KB]
Works on Verges	Works on Verges [220KB]

You'll need to have the appropriate insurance in order to carry out these works. Please read our  Insurance Guidance [117KB]  for more information.