Cutting it fine... roadside hedges deadline is Saturday
Islanders have just days left to trim back their roadside hedges before the 15 June deadline.
Some hedges still remain untouched, forcing pedestrians off pavements and into the road, as the deadline approaches.
The law requires landowners and occupiers to cut roadside hedges each year during 1 and 15 June.
States Works land management team began cutting contracted roadside hedges on 4 June.
‘Although we have been delayed a little due to the tractor incident last week [where a tractor came off the road near Saints Harbour], we are confident that the majority of our contracted hedges will be completed by the 14 June,’ said States Works land management manager Richard Langmead.
‘Our teams have definitely seen a lot of growth so far this year, a result of the wetter-than-normal conditions during the first half of 2024.’
It also has teams that will be cutting back in coastal areas along the west coast including around kiosks and site lines.
They will be working their way up to Bordeaux, before turning their attention to coastal areas on the east and south coast.
The weather is expected to turn wet this afternoon and continue with rainy spells until mid-next week.
All hedge cuttings should be cleared immediately to prevent the blockage of drains and waterways.
‘It is important that all waterways are cleared of debris to ensure streams remain free flowing, reducing potential flooding and ensuring we are able to effectively capture water to store,’ said Guernsey Water operations manager Jon Holt.
‘As we head into the summer months and outside of the usual winter recharge period, every single drop of water counts.
‘We are asking landowners to help play their part by cutting their hedges and, crucially, clearing away the debris so it doesn’t block up any streams, douits or watercourses.’
