Issues with grass cutting, trees, hedges and weeds

Hedges and other vegetation

Bushes and vegetation often can't be cut back due to the bird nesting season (between March and August) so we mostly carry out work from September to January.

Private properties

If vegetation from a private garden is overhanging or blocking a road or pavement, our Highways team have the power to make landowners cut back vegetation.

Public land

Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough area

Our Grounds Maintenance teams investigate reports of overgrown hedges and other vegetation on public land in most locations within the Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough areas.

Report an issue in the Corby, Kettering or Wellingborough area

Areas outside Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough

For many areas outside Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, town and parish councils are responsible for managing hedges and vegetation in parks, open spaces and other land under their control.

Highways Online Reporting Tool

If the issue does not relate to land maintained by a town or parish council, or relates to vegetation affecting the highway, report it using the Highways Online Reporting Tool.

Last updated 10 September 2026