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Grounds Maintenance - Highway


Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council works in partnership with Wyevale Grounds Maintenance to provide the highway grass cutting service as part of the Integrated Grounds Maintenance Contract. Around 1,350,000 square metres of Highway verges are cut to ensure that people can use roads and pavements safely and to maintain a tidy appearance. This includes verges in residential areas as well as rural verges and visibility splays at road junctions. The growing season for grass normally falls within the months of April, May and June but this is dependent on several factors including rain fall and soil quality.

Also known as:- Grass Cutting, Maintenance of Vegetation on the Highway, Verge Cutting, Verge Maintenance, Verges, Weed Spraying

Your FAQ

Question: Are the bees found in the bank by the paddling pool at Appley, Ryde dangerous?

Answer: These bees are called "bee wolves" and they are harmless to humans. These creatures are in fact quite unusual, and only live in sandy banks. Leaflets explaining more can be obtained from Waterside Pool Appley, Ryde Help Centre, or phone Parks and Beaches for more information on 01983 823893.


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