Details and specification of Grass Cutting Tender - quotes to be received by Tuesday 9th December 2025
WILLINGHAM BY STOW PARISH COUNCIL
GRASS CUTTING SPECIFICATION 2026
Commencing 1st April and ending 31st October
AREAS:
1. Churchyard grass (St Helens Church)- every two weeks = making 16 cuts in total
2. Cemetery grass (Marton Road)- every three weeks = making 11 cuts in total
3. Public Footpaths - P59 – section from High St, 63 (now hard service, may require edges when
requested) , 64 – entrances, 515 – Grange Lane to field gate, 538 entrances, 881 – off High St
behind old school, 976 entrances (map attached) As required hourly rate
To maintain the above public footpaths within the village as necessary. This will entail strimming the footpaths & all entrances to the footpaths; checking of the stiles/way markers so that any major problems can be reported to Highways.
Note: The actual cutting of hedges adjacent to footpaths is the responsibility of the hedge owner. If there are any problems with hedges, please contact the Parish Clerk.)
4. Grass verges - as required hourly rate when instructed,
when required as instructed by clerk (highlighted on map)
5. Parish Field (on Cotgarth Lane) – to cut either side of the footpath monthly
Strim around benches/picnic bench = 7 cuts
6. Village signs (4 entrances to village)– monthly, strim under/around = 7 cuts
7. Benches – Fillingham Lane near bridge & corner of High St/Gainsborough Rd,
strim under/around, monthly = 7 cuts
8. Cemetery Hedge – (Marton Road) to cut/trim the inside hedge - end of season
You should be flexible with the timing of the grass cutting. In periods of very dry weather, you may not need to cut as frequently, and if it is very wet you may find you need to cut more often. You may on occasion be asked to bring forward the grass cutting in the churchyard to accommodate special events such as weddings or festivals.
You should liaise with the Clerk as necessary.
In the Churchyard the grass should be collected each time. In the Cemetery, it is enough if the grass is collected only on the first cut. In these locations, there are areas at the rear where the grass cuttings can be disposed of.
Care should be taken to avoid damage when working around the gravestones in the churchyard and cemetery. These should be strimmed rather than cut round with mower.
Contact the clerk for more details.
clerk@willinghambystow.-pc.gov.uk