Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 23, 2026

Purpose: To provide a review of the 2025 grass season in readiness for spring/summer operations recommencing in March 2026.

Content: RESOLVED:   (a)       That the work of the portfolio in its delivery of grass cutting services across the county be noted;   (b)       That the preparations being made for the 2026 grass cutting season be acknowledged;   (c)        That the proposal for a public consultation to be held to better understand public perception of biodiversity and approaches to managing grassland areas with a further report to be presented on the outcome of the consultation be supported; and   (d)       That options available for weed control be considered and the recommendation from the Environment and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee for a weed control policy to be developed and presented following the public consultation be supported.