Grounds Maintenance FAQ
We carry out visual safety checks at least weekly in all parks to ensure all the equipment is safe to use and hasn’t been vandalised.
Operational inspections are carried out twice a year by us and twice by our insurers (Zurich).
Parks and Play areas in Darlington
Municipal grass cutting is carried out across the Borough on an average 14-day turnaround (weather dependent) between mid March and early November.
Shrub maintenance and hedges are cut twice a year; August they are cut to lines and as part of the winter programme a full prune is carried out.
All floral displays in the town centre, on roundabouts, parks, and in planters are planted in June and October.
Grounds Maintenance Schedule 2012/2013 [pdf document]
4 good reasons to enter the competition:
- You work harder to create your summer garden
- You believe your garden/yard is one to be proud of
- You want to share your enjoyment
- See a reward for all that effort
Gardens are viewed by appointment in July/early August. There is also a new special category of 'best individual allotment'
Winners are invited to an awards evening in October.
Closing date for entries: Wednesday 27th June 2012
For more information on categories and to enter please contact 01325 347438 or email: streetscene@darlington.gov.uk
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