Decision

To issue a contract to Bill Kear Agricultural Contractors to carry Meadow Cut and Collect work at various sites in Guildford:
Compton Common
Shalford village playground area
Riverside Nature Reserve front field
Six Acres, Park Lane- Merrow
Kingfisher drive- Merrow
The Paddock – Parkway
Pewley Downs
The Mount
Merrow Downs
Effingham common
Tytings farm and
Chantry wood.

Reasons for the decision

To carry out annual meadow cuts to maintain good site management and stewardship of the countryside and improve biodiversity.

Alternative options considered

Alternatives: Do nothing. This would eventually lead to natural succession and loss of habitat and amenity access to nature.