Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet recently approved plans to amend grass cutting regimes, with the aim of promoting biodiversity.
Cabinet members approved adopting the approach used during 2021/22 as the future standard for grass cutting in the county borough.
They also gave a commitment to support the UK wide ‘No Mow May’ Campaign. This means formal grass cutting does not commence until June, with the exceptions:
- To maintain visibility for road users;
- Keep traffic signage and sight lines clear;
- Maintain margins and access on footways and cycle routes;
- Maintain parks, sports grounds, cemeteries, housing estates, play and recreational green open spaces.
As a result of this, there are a number of areas that have been left to flourish during the summer period and the benefits are already showing.
