Grass cutting and grass verges

Where we cut grass

We cut the grass on all council-owned land, including:

We do not cut grass:

On land that is privately owned.
Where flowers have been planted. We don’t cut these areas until the flowers have been growing for 6 weeks.
Where we're keeping the grass long to attract bees and increase the number of areas where bees can live in the borough. Bees naturally feed on the flowers made by long grasses and wildflowers. As bees are in danger of becoming extinct, we want to leave the landscape as friendly as possible for bees, butterflies and other pollinators where we can.
On properties owned by a housing association. You should speak to them directly if you've a question about cutting your grass. View contact details for housing associations in the borough

Email: environmental.management@rochdale.gov.uk

Telephone: Click to call 0300 303 8884

Address: Environmental Management
Green Lane
Heywood OL10 2DY

Phone:
Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm

Closed for training Monday 11am–11.30am