York launches trial letting locals maintain grass verges
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 13:01 · Archive
City of York Council is launching a trial scheme to let residents and community groups take over maintenance of grass verges and planting areas.
City of York Council is launching a trial scheme allowing residents and community groups to take over maintenance of grass verges, planting areas and other council-managed spaces. The council hopes the scheme will boost biodiversity, improve the appearance of streets and get communities more involved in caring for local green spaces.
Groups interested in taking on a space would identify a verge, planter or other area and contact the council, which would then carry out an assessment. Spaces will be evaluated based on the planting scheme they are subject to, how close they are to roads, speed limits and land ownership. The council would also survey underground utilities and advise groups of any risks such as from buried pipes.
For a space to be eligible, it must be council-owned, located by roads with speed limits of 30mph or less, and at least 1.5 metres away from the carriageway. Groups taking on spaces must complete risk assessments and ensure roads or footpaths are not blocked while they work. Agreements will be reached between the council and participating groups about how each space will be managed. Details of the trial are set to be heard at a council meeting on Tuesday, 3 November.
How it is being reported
- Grass verges could be looked after by locals in York trialLocals could take over responsibility for looking after grass verges in York as part of a new trial.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 30 Oct, 12:30
- Grass verges could be looked after by locals in York trialLocals could take over responsibility for looking after grass verges in York as part of a new trial.York Press · 30 Oct, 12:30
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