Grass cutting
We cut the grass on verges, in parks, highway verges, council housing areas, and open spaces every 3 weeks from March to August, with less frequent cuts into November. This schedule may change depending on the weather. If a cut is missed, we aim to complete it within 5 working days.
Shrubs and hedges
We cut hedges and shrubs in the borough that are next to roads or in public open spaces, parks and cemeteries. This is done annually between November and March, depending on the weather.
We avoid pruning and cutting during the nesting season (March to August) as per the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. However, if a hedge or shrub is causing an obstruction or affecting road visibility, we can prune and reduce them at any time.
Trees
We are currently finishing our winter pollard programme, which started in November 2024 and is due to end in February 2025. This programme covers 49 roads and 431 trees across the borough.
Our winter planting projects are also in progress, with 282 trees being planted as part of a successful Urban Tree Challenge Fund bid to the Forestry Commission. We are continuing with tree planting events as part of our woodland creation at Enfield Chase and are working on more planting projects across the borough.
Our Tree Officers are busy with routine surveys, which help us carry out maintenance work according to our corporate Tree Strategy, currently under review.
For more information about trees, including how to report a problem, see our Tree management and reporting problems page.
Report verge, hedge and shrub issues
You can report issues with verges, hedges and shrub beds online. We will aim to investigate within 10 working days. If the issue is dangerous, we will try to resolve it as soon as possible.
Please note: we receive a high volume of reports during the growing season from March to August. Reports submitted through our website are processed during office hours, and in the order they are received. If you think the problem is urgent, call us on 020 8379 1000 to report it.
Reporting verge, hedge or shrub issues on the A406, A10 or M25
Contact Transport for London on 0845 305 1234 for issues on the A406 or A10.
Contact Highways England on 0845 750 4030 for issues on the M25.