Urban Grass Cutting Arrangements in Hailsham: Information for Residents

Hailsham Town Council is offering further information to help residents understand the grounds maintenance process and its overall responsibilities for grass cutting throughout the town.

The Town Council has arranged for grass cuts to be carried out this year, between April and October.

The Town Council also arranges grass cutting in areas of land owned by the Town Council including Hailsham Country Park, Western Road Recreation Ground, Maurice Thornton Playing Field, Hailsham Cemetery and the Common Pond.

It does not make arrangements for grass to be cut on privately owned estates such as Harmers Hay, on developments that have not been adopted by the District, County or Town Council, or on local authority housing estates such as Town Farm, which is the responsibility of Wealden District Council.

Operations & Facilities Manager, Tony Lee said: “It is essential as a service provider that we work closely with our chosen grass cutting contractor to ensure our verges are kept adequately cut to add to the overall appearance of our town.

“Hailsham Town Council recognises the importance of maintaining a good standard of grass cutting throughout the town and works with contractors in order to continually improve services and ensure value for money.”

Cllr Mary Laxton, Chair of the Assets Management Committee said: “I’m pleased that to hear the positive feedback from residents concerning the majority of recent cuts, which were thorough and of considerably high quality.”

“In taking the decision to undertake urban cutting via our provider of choice again this year, we have much more control over standards and flexibility of cuts – weather permitting of course.”

Residents in Hailsham who have any enquiries regarding the cutting of grass cutting on roadside verges, parks and public open spaces should contact Hailsham Town Council on 01323 841702 or by email to enquiries@hailsham-tc.gov.uk.