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Parks, Playgrounds, Recreation and Ground Maintenance

Summary

Horticultural Standards and links to parks and playgrounds in Babergh

Consultation Exercise for Playgrounds in Hadleigh

We are currently seeking views on how to improve the playgrounds in Hadleigh. Follow this link for more information.

Review of Playgrounds in Hadleigh

The Service Aim

We maintain the grass, flower beds, shrubberies, hedges and trees in parks, on open spaces and on parts of the highway found within our towns and larger villages. Grounds maintenance is monitored and reviewed regularly to ensure that a high quality, efficient and cost effective service is provided.

What does the Grounds Maintenance Service Provide?

  • Cutting and otherwise maintaining grass;
  • Edging grass growth back from paved areas on highway verges and open spaces (approx. once every four years);
  • Pruning and caring for trees to keep them healthy and in a safe condition;
  • Maintaining shrubberies, rosebeds and hedges;
  • Designing and planting out spring and summer bedding schemes;
  • Generally maintaining parks, play areas and formal gardens, collecting litter, sweeping paths and emptying litter bins within parks and play areas;
  • Lifebelts are provided adjacent to the rivers and waterways that run through our Countryside Sites.
  • We maintain high quality parks at:
  • We maintain unsupervised playgrounds at:

What We Ask of You

  • If you are unhappy with any aspect of the service or are experiencing grounds maintenance problems in your area please let us know.
  • If you see any vandalism or antisocial behaviour please let us know that too, but telephone the Police first.
  • Please let us know if you see anybody digging close to our trees especially if they are using a mechanical digger.
  • If there is a vehicle involved in any of the above incidents please try and take down the number. This could help us trace the offender.

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Contact us...

Team:
Open Spaces
Telephone:
01473 826654
Minicom/textphone:
01473 825878
Fax:
01473 825770
Address:
Babergh District Council
Corks Lane
Hadleigh
IPSWICH
IP7 6SJ

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Last updated on: 16 August 2011 | Date of next review: 16 August 2012

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