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Homes and Environment Scrutiny Committee. Scrutiny committees question decisions and can recommend changes. They don't make the decision.
Grass Cutting/Weed Control Report
AGREED - (i) That an update report outlining progress made, including new ways of working, be considered at the October meeting. This report to also contain further information on plans to address challenges in relation to grass cutting/weed control in the 2025 growing season. (ii) That a Task and Finish Group be established to consider the issues of grass cutting/weed control and a scoping document therefore be presented to the Committee at their Meeting in July.
Homes and Environment Scrutiny Committee. Scrutiny committees question decisions and can recommend changes. They don't make the decision.
Weed Control and Grass Cutting
No decision recorded for this item.
Homes and Environment Scrutiny Committee. Scrutiny committees question decisions and can recommend changes. They don't make the decision.
Grass cutting and weed control task group report
The Committee agreed ten points and was reassured that the problems of last growing season will not be repeated. These include asking the Environment Department to explore options for weeds in play areas, and issuing a press release about a new chemical free moss killer for parks and play areas. Members will receive updates on the land ownership exercise, the weed spraying plan in the draft service level agreement, and data from mapping quad bike routes. The earlier system of notifying Members and the public about grass cuts and weed spraying will return. The Committee also agreed that communication between the Environment and Housing Departments and with the public should be better. A further update on progress will come to the September meeting.
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