Grass Cutting Programme in Cambridgeshire (2025-2026)

Grass Cutting Schedule

Grass verge schedule 

Village cut schedule

Towns and villages

Within urban areas and villages, we cut the grass three times a year. Depending on the weather. 

• Week commencing 24 March 2025
• Week commencing 2 June 2025
• Week commencing 1 September 2025

Rural Roads

Verges that connect parishes are cut twice per season to maintain visibility and safety:

Huntingdonshire & South Cambridgeshire:

• First full-width cut week commencing 17 March 2025
• Second full-width cut week commencing 4 August 2025

Fenland & East Cambridgeshire:

• First full width cut week commencing 8 April 2025
• Second full width cut week commencing 26 August 2025

Junctions & Critical Areas

Grass near junctions, bends, and other key locations is monitored and cut as needed to maintain clear visibility. Scheduled junction cuts:

• Week commencing 5 May 2025
• Week commencing 30 June 2025

Grass Cutting in Cambridge City

Cambridge City Council manages all verges and grass areas within the city boundaries on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council. They maintain reduced grass cutting throughout the year, rather than just in May, to promote biodiversity. This approach creates areas of tall grass and wildflower meadows, benefiting insects, birds, and small mammals by providing food, shelter, and breeding spaces.

For more details, please visit the Cambridge City Council website.

Reporting Grass Cutting Issues

If you notice an overgrown verge that poses a safety risk, please report it using our online reporting tool. Reports will be assessed within 10 working days.

Parish Council Grass Cutting Agreements

Some Parish Councils have agreements with Cambridgeshire County Council to manage grass cutting in their villages. If you have a query, check our list of Parish Councils responsible for their own grass cutting to ensure you contact the right organisation.

Who is responsible

Different councils are responsible for cutting grass in Cambridgeshire. Some parish councils cut the grass in their own areas, while Cambridgeshire County Council looks after other places. To find out who is responsible for grass cutting where you live, please visit our Who is Responsible webpage.

Weed Spraying

Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for weed control in East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire. For more details, visit our Weed Spraying Information page.