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Ground Maintenance
Colchester City Council manages the grounds and landscape maintenance at a broad range of sites across the city, including Castle Park, High Woods Country Park, Old Heath Recreation Ground along with other less formal or smaller sites. We also manage the grounds maintenance for Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) and Highway verges on behalf of Essex County Council.
Grass cutting and grounds maintenance
Trees
We are responsible for the management of trees within our parks, countryside and open spaces, including those on land managed by Colchester Borough Homes. We are not responsible for the management or maintenance of trees within grass verges or pavements that are part of the public highway.
How you can help us
If you notice a grounds maintenance issue in your area, please report it to us. If you witness any vandalism, or antisocial behaviour, please contact us. However, please inform the police first (phone Essex Police using 101).
You can report a grounds maintenance or tree issues via our online form.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2025