Let It Bee: Relaxed grass cutting schedule
13 May 2025
Over the coming months, grass will be left to grow, rather than being mowed, on some verges and larger patches of land in the district.
We call our approach 'Let It Bee' to highlight the importance of bees as pollinators and let the grass grow for wildlife.
Our approach to grass cutting will increase the number of plant species, nectar sources for pollinators, and habitats for wildlife.
We took part in 'Let It Bee' last year, similar to the national campaign 'No Mow May'; a campaign to encourage people to not mow their lawns in the month of May and to mow less during the summer.
Cllr Geoffrey Blunden, portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, said:
"We're looking forward to seeing areas in our district flourish with our 'Let It Bee' approach. We'd like to encourage residents to consider having their own wild areas in their gardens. You can reduce grass cutting at the bottom of your hedge to encourage more species to grow naturally or pick up wildflower mixes from your local seed retailer for your garden or window boxes."
We have placed signage on key sites across the district where Let It Bee is being practiced.
If residents have suggestions for additions on sites to consider, they should contact openspaces@nfdc.gov.uk
Find out more about our 'Let It Bee' grass maintenance programme on our website.
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