Grass cutting and maintenance
Below is a map showing areas of land West Oxfordshire District Council maintains and who is responsible for the land. This includes grass verges maintained on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council and Town/Parish Councils.
Report an issue
If you would like to report an issue on our land please use the form here.
Issues relating to Oxfordshire County Council or Town/Parish Council land should be reported directly to them:
Grass cutting responsibilities
The grass cutting season in West Oxfordshire usually starts in April and ends in October. West Oxfordshire District Council cuts its own grass up to ten times a year. We are responsible for:
- Oxfordshire County Council verges within 20mph and 30mph zones within selected areas of the district, these are cut once annually
- West Oxfordshire District Council owned property, and some housing estates and communal areas including Madley Park, Shilton Park, Deer Park and Kilkenny Lane Country Park
As part of West Oxfordshire District Council’s response to the climate and ecological emergencies, we are trialling a new cutting regime to allow the flowers within the estate’s grassland areas to grow to increase pollen and nectar resources. This change is part of our new Land Management Plan for the estate – you can view this at: Climate action - Enhancing our natural capital. If you would like further information please email our Biodiversity and Countryside Land Management Officer at Climate.Action@westoxon.gov.uk.
Oxfordshire County Council Highways cut verges, high speed roads and roads outside the 30mph zones. Highway verges are cut once per year, unless Oxfordshire County Council request more on the grounds of safety.
Town and parish councils are responsible for all localised areas, including sports facilities, village greens and some highway verges.
Cottsway and other housing associations are responsible for their own housing land.