Issue details

The Council operates an in-house model of grounds maintenance and the Parks Service carries out grounds maintenance for all green space the Council owns, excluding schools. On a routine basis both vehicle and plant items need to be replaced as they become end of life. In addition, the service changes over time. Over the last 5+ years working methods and equipment needs have migrated to respond to change factors affecting the service, for example the better management of hand-arm vibration, areas of scrub and woodland left unmanaged need to be brought back into a specification, and managing more land in a way that benefits nature.