Concerns Raised Over Grass Cutting Costs Being Passed to Towns, Risking Inconsistent Service Monday, October 6, 2025 grasscutting maintenance towns villages costs publicspaces community landscaping services funding Local communities are expressing anxiety that the expenses of grass cutting may soon be transferred to towns and villages, potentially resulting in uneven and patchy maintenance services. Residents argue that well-maintained … Read More
Man Struggles with Unwanted Hedge After Attempting Fence Replacement Thursday, September 18, 2025 hedge fence landscaping gardening property boundary homeowner maintenance plants ownership A local resident found himself stuck with an unruly hedge after trying to replace it with a fence. Originally intending to update the boundary of his property with a neat, modern fence, he quickly faced unforeseen challenges … Read More
Widower Battles Planning Refusal to Replace Leylandii Hedge with Fence Sunday, July 20, 2025 planning hedge leylandii fence appeal ledbury landscaping regulation screening council A widower is challenging a planning decision after being denied permission to replace his towering Leylandii hedge with a fence. Dr Mike Ralph, a retired engineer from New Street, Ledbury, sought approval last autumn to swap … Read More