Ground Maintenance
In the growing season we have a routine programme for cutting grass on land owned or managed by the Council. We aim to cut most areas every 2 – 3 weeks, up to 16 times each year, depending on the weather conditions.
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As from 28th April 2007, Leicestershire County Council will be carrying out all maintenance to roundabouts and grass verges. If you have any queries please contact 0116 305 0001. |
Other Grounds maintenance
The Council is responsible for grounds maintenance in housing areas and on land of recreational value that it manages. This includes all parks, open spaces, allotments and sports grounds in Loughborough and Charnwood Water, Loughborough Cemetery and Shelthorpe golf course; as well as wildlife sites, closed churchyards and open spaces located across Charnwood.
We carry out maintenance such as shrub pruning, leaf clearance to closed churchyards and shrub beds, tree pruning, litter clearance, dog waste bins, control of weeds in shrub beds and hedge cutting. A planned programme of work takes place throughout the year.
Dangerous trees
If you see a tree on Council or public land that you feel is dangerous please call us to let us know. We will inspect the tree as a matter of urgency and take the necessary action to remove the danger or inform the relevant landowner. You can contact us to report dangerous trees on 01509 634565.
However, if the tree is on a grass verge or roundabout, please contact Leicestershire County Council on 0116 305 0001.
For information can be obtained in our Tree Policy.
If you wish to request work to a Council-owned Tree you can use one of the forms below:
- On-line Form to Request Work on Council Owned Trees
- Downloadable Tree Work Request Form for completion and return by post.
Play areas in Loughborough
The Council manages a total of 29 play areas in various locations across Loughborough. As well as routine and regular programmes of maintenance and cleaning, the play areas are inspected annually by the National Playing Fields Association to ensure that all equipment is being maintained to ‘best practise’ safety standards. Town and Parish councils within Charnwood own and manage other play areas.
Graffiti and Vandalism
Please let us know if you come across any graffiti or vandalism on Council managed land, such as to sports pavilions, play areas, fencing, seating, litter bins or floral displays. We will take action as soon as possible to rectify any damage or defacement that is reported to us.
Our office hours are 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30am – 4.30pm on Friday. Outside these times a voicemail service is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (4)
Removal of Hedgerows & ‘Hedgerow Regulations 1997’
Hedgerows are protected by the Hedgerows Regulations 1997. Under the Regulations, it is against the law to remove or destroy certain hedgerows without permission from the local planning authority. Permission is required before removing hedges that are at least 20 metres in length, over 30 years old and are either of historic importance or wildlife value as defined under the Regulations.
More detailed guidance is contained in The Hedgerows Regulations 1997: A Guide to the Law and Good Practice, which can be viewed at the Office of Public Sector Information Website
Use of Locally Native Species in Tree Planting Schemes
Guidance on the trees and shrubs which are most appropriate for inclusion in planting schemes is available. Please contact us and ask for the document 'Locally Native Trees in Charnwood District'.
Complaints in Respect of High Hedges
Information can be viewed at Charnwood Borough Council’s website.
Guidance and information to tree owners on the protection of trees and how to get consent from their local authority to fell or prune a protected tree is available from ‘Protected Trees: A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures’, which can be found on the Communities and Local Government Website.
Last updated: Tue 21st June, 2011 @ 16:42
