Council adopts new grass cutting approach to improve service
With spring fast approaching, grass cutting will commence in the coming weeks across Welwyn Hatfield with a new approach designed to enhance the maintenance of the borough’s green spaces.
In partnership with its contractor Krinkels UK (previously known as Continental Landscapes Limited), Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) has introduced this approach to improve efficiency, boost biodiversity and deliver a more consistent service.
Krinkels UK maintains the borough’s grass, hedges, shrubs, rose beds and other green spaces on behalf of the council. Under the new approach, their work will be more aligned, ensuring better coverage and a higher standard of maintenance.
A key change is the introduction of a zonal system. Rather than moving between multiple sites, dedicated teams will now complete all tasks – grass cutting, strimming and blowing – within a single zone before progressing to the next zone. This will reduce disruption, improve response times and create a more systematic approach to maintenance across the borough, including play areas and communal residential spaces.
Additional wildflower areas are being introduced to support biodiversity and to encourage pollinators and provide richer habitats for wildlife. Wildflower areas can be found on the One Welwyn Hatfield website.
These measures are part of a broader initiative that was approved by the council’s Cabinet in December 2024, which includes 11 key actions aimed at improving green space management across Welwyn Hatfield.
Residents can stay up to date with the grass cutting online on the council’s website at https://www.welhat.gov.uk/grasscutting.
Councillor Sandreni Bonfante, Executive Member for Environment said:
"We know how important well-maintained green spaces are to our residents, and this new approach to the maintenance of our green spaces will deliver a more consistent and efficient service. I am also pleased that the new approach includes an increase in wildflower areas which will support biodiversity and enhance our natural environment.”
Paul Norton, Operations Director from Krinkels UK said:
“We are proud of the collaborative partnership we have with the council in Welwyn Hatfield and are continually looking for ways to improve service delivery. Our commitment to working together to effectively manage green spaces across the borough includes an investment of £350,000 in new machinery and vehicles to support the council’s Cabinet’s ambition, ensuring that we can deliver the best possible service for local residents, businesses and visitors.”