Parks & Open Spaces

Hedges & Shrubs

The team has made great progress opening up the main pathways across the Parish, and this work will continue, with some Autumn projects carried out along the way.  Please take care when travelling through these areas. The tractor is also due a well-earned service to keep it in top condition for the future.

Grass

A phased return to grass cutting has begun, but please note that cutting will cease from 31st October. From then, the whole grass team will move over to crown lifting and reactive works reported through the Parks & Open Spaces (POS) reporting system.

POS Reporting

Between 9th August and 9th October, 116 Parks & Open Spaces requests were submitted and 75 have been completed, which is a 65% completion rate. The most common issue was hedges and shrubs. Other requests in this period included litter and flytipping, graffiti and street sweeper requests.

Parks and Projects

Alongside supporting a wide range of functions, the team has renovated a park bench and replaced child swings at various play areas.  Several purchases have also been made to repair basket swings and other play park equipment, and the new equipment will be installed as soon as it is delivered.

Tidy Up

The team has continued to respond to fly tipping incidents while carrying out daily duties. Litter picking has become a daily routine along Akers Way and the Green Meadow shops, as rubbish is regularly thrown from vehicles. Many graffiti concerns have also been tackled, including underpasses, lamp posts and bus shelters.

Sweeper

The sweeper machine has had an extensive service and repair programme to get it ready for Autumn leaf fall.  It will be supported by backpack blower operatives to keep paths and access points clear for pedestrians and cyclists.

Got a Parks & Open Spaces concern to report? Reach out to us:

 haydonwick.gov.uk/contact

tidyup@haydonwick.gov.uk

01793 722446