Grasscutting is at this time the only work that is carried out by 3rd Party contractors. Some small areas of grass that are unviable to "contract out" are cut by local residents / farmers for a small fee for which they are responsible for paying any taxation etc.

For Kirkbampton Parish Council the Grass Cutting contract is the major financial expense, costing the Council approx. 20% of it's precept.

There are 4 sections to the contract which may or may not be allocated under seperate contracts or as one total contract. To view the areas of cutting and also the contract information for this year click on the link below.
Grasscutting Areas and Contract details

The contract allows for five cuts each year between the months of May and September, the main growing season. The contract is a cut and let fly operation with the clippings left on the surface of the grassed areas.

Certain areas, such as the verge at Finglandrigg layby, will continue to be managed sensitively to preserve and enhance the wild flowers that have been pointed out to us by Natural England who maintain Finglandrigg Woods on our behalf.