Do you have something to say about how the borough's parks and greenspaces are maintained?
Waverley Borough Council is, once again, giving residents a chance to give their valuable feedback and those completing the survey could be in with the chance of winning £200 in gardening vouchers.
Residents have until 15 December at 5pm to take part in the survey which can be found at Waverley Borough Council - Greenspaces Survey.
The Greenspaces Survey seeks to find out how well the council performed during the last year in areas such as grass cutting, cleanliness of parks, play areas and greenspaces in general.
As a direct response to previous years’ survey results, the council has already enhanced a number of areas including the setting aside of wildflower areas to benefit pollinators and a reduction in the quantity of pesticides used.
We are also using more electric vehicles and machinery where possible, meaning lower vehicle emissions and less noise when undertaking maintenance. Our landscape contractor has recently added a further EV to its Waverley fleet. In addition, all grass cuttings and pruning’s are composted and used on council sites with the surplus offered to local allotments and community gardens.
Councillor Steve Williams, Waverley Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability, said: “We are fortunate to have such beautiful green spaces in Waverley, and we aim to maintain them to a high standard for residents to enjoy but also, importantly, to boost biodiversity.
“It’s crucial to understand where our contractors excel and where improvements are needed, so I encourage residents to participate. Plus, you could win £200 in gardening vouchers to spruce up your own garden!”
Waverley Borough Council manages 2.3 million square metres of green space across the borough and twelve of its fantastic parks and greenspaces are recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme as some of the best in the world.