For some newly built properties, a private management company may be responsible for the grounds maintenance of communal areas. You will have been informed if this is the case when you moved into your property.
If you have any further questions regarding grounds maintenance, please get in contact with us.
Provided in the majority of our Independent Living schemes
Provided for all other schemes
Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981, it is illegal to:
These are things that can easily happen by accident whilst pruning a hedge. If our contractors are found to be disturbing a bird nesting site, they could end up with an unlimited fine or even six months in prison. Therefore, they will always prune hedges outside the nesting season to avoid this risk.
According to Natural England, Bird Nesting Season covers February to August, although it is not a legally defined period.
So, they are legally allowed to prune at any time, but can only do so if there is no evidence of birds.