Essential maintenance to parks and open spaces across East Renfrewshire to resume

As we head into growing season, the Council is reintroducing a limited grass cutting service. This will include essential maintenance of parks, cemeteries, open spaces and verges on main roads.
By Kevin McRoberts
Published 30th Apr 2020, 14:48 BST
Maintenance is reseuming at Cowan park in barrhead and other greenspaces in East Renfrewshire.Maintenance is reseuming at Cowan park in barrhead and other greenspaces in East Renfrewshire.
Maintenance is reseuming at Cowan park in barrhead and other greenspaces in East Renfrewshire.

Due to reduced staffing levels, this service will initially be limited and focused on priority areas.

The use of single operator tractor and ride on mower machinery will allow staff to work safely whilst maintaining rules on social distancing.

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Cllr Alan Lafferty, Convener for Environment said: “Maintaining our parks and open spaces will help to allow people to get exercise locally, on a daily basis.

“Visiting green spaces can be really beneficial for both physical and mental health, which is vital during these very difficult times.

“Please do remember to follow government guidance on social distancing and only visit parks and greenspaces close to your home, once a day. Our car parks and play equipment remain closed.”

For the latest service updates relating to coronavirus see East Renfrewshire Council – Coronavirus

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