Where we'll do the weed treatment

Find out how we decide which areas to treat, which areas are excluded, and what residents can do to keep their streets clear.

How areas are selected

Treatment is applied only to visible vegetation on hard surfaces. Decisions are based on:

  • street cleansing operations
  • the severity of weed growth

View which roads are being treated and which have opted out on our weed management map

Exclusions

We do not apply treatment to roads that:

  • receive daily barrow cleansing
  • present no accessibility or safety risk
  • show no infrastructure damage from weeds

We also do not treat:

  • tree bases, grass verges and non‑hard surfaced areas
  • parks, gardens, green spaces, community gardens and orchards
  • residential gardens and driveways
  • basal tree sprouts
  • small wildflowers away from footways and posing no hazard

Streets maintained by residents or community groups usually require little or no treatment. The council’s Tidy Up Team can provide support.

What residents can do

Residents and community groups are encouraged to clear weeds to reduce the need for treatment. If weeds are removed, contractors will not apply treatment.

The Tidy Up Team can provide tools, sacks and waste collection. Residents can apply using the volunteer form.