We are not responsible for maintaining hedges, shrubs or flowerbeds on privately-owned land (including land owned by housing associations such as bpha), or developments not yet adopted by us. Please report issues with hedges, shrubs and flowerbeds on private land direct to the owners.
Hedge cutting
Summer maintenance: To prevent disturbing nesting birds we use hand tools between March and September and will only cut hedges if they are causing an obstruction or preventing visibility.
Winter maintenance: Between September and February we will prune hedges more thoroughly and re-shape them using mechanical machinery or hand tools.
If we've missed an area of untidy hedges
If you notice untidy hedges in our parks or public spaces, it's likely we are due to cut them soon. However, if you think they may have been missed, please report it using the form below, it should take no more than 3 to 4 minutes.
By submitting the form you agree that you have read and accepted how we process your personal data.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report untidy hedges.
If you are experiencing problems with your neighbour regarding high hedges, please see our high hedge complaints page instead.
Shrub and flower bed maintenance
As part of our winter maintenance we prune shrub and flower borders between September and February. Some lighter pruning is done between March and September but only if needed.
If we've missed an area of untidy shrubs and flower beds
If you see an issue with shrubs and flower beds on Council-owned land, it's likely we are due to cut them soon. However, if you think that they may have been missed, please report it using the form below, it should take no more than 3 to 4 minutes.
By submitting the form you agree that you have read and accepted how we process your personal data.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Report shrub, rose and flower bed maintenance issue
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report a shrub, rose or flower bed maintenance issue.