Grass cutting
Hertsmere Borough Council maintains grass areas including parks, open spaces and Highways.
Not every such area is owned by Hertsmere Borough Council, in such cases, issues other than grass cutting should be directed to the relevant landowner.
Highway verges are cut 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. This frequency is determined by Hertfordshire County Council.
What grass does Hertsmere cut?
Please see the table below to see which authority cuts which area of grass:
| Grass area | Who maintains it | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Highway verges in Urban areas (except for Shenley) and some Rural verges | Hertsmere Borough Council (under Agency Agreement) | 0800 731 1810 |
| Highway verges in Shenley / most Rural verges | Hertfordshire County Council | 01923 257000 |
| Public open space | Hertsmere Borough Council | 0800 731 1810 |
| Parks | Hertsmere Borough Council | 0800 731 1810 |
William Sutton Housing Association - *communal areas only (Cut by our contractors. HBC manage this work on behalf of WSHA) | Hertsmere Borough Council | 020 8207 7497 |
| Allum Lane Cemetery, Elstree | Hertsmere Borough Council | 020 8207 7497 |
| Schools | Hertfordshire County Council | Initial enquiries should be to the school |
What grass won't Hertsmere Borough Council cut?
We do not cut the grass that is:
- privately owned
- on properties/estates owned by bodies other than the Council
To report problems with grass in these areas please use the contact details in the table above.
How often do we cut the grass?
Please see the Horticultural Standards page for details.