Weeds

I get asked regularly about the weeds on the roads and the Council have now drawn up a Weed management work programme (WMWP) which sets out how this will be done in a proactive rather than reactive way.

The WMWP will follow a systematic deep-cleaning schedule across all 14 wards to ensure comprehensive and equitable service delivery. The work programme will:

Follow a structured timetable, ensuring each ward receives planned deep cleaning to prevent excessive weed build-up.

Use a combination of mechanical and manual removal methods, with dedicated teams and specialised equipment such as mechanical sweepers and weed ripper brushes.

Be supported by the Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways Department, particularly in managing Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to facilitate operations in busy vehicle and pedestrian areas.

Address initial challenges, such as the backlog of weed growth Page 212 following the cessation of herbicide use, which will require more intensive efforts in the early phases.

The programme will require ongoing monitoring and adjustments, ensuring that resource allocation, equipment use, and staff deployment remain efficient.

Let me know if you see areas needing urgent attention.