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Gardens and boundaries

Advice on garden and boundary issues

I need help with my garden or boundary

For more information about property boundaries, visit the government land and property website.

You can subscribe to our garden waste service on our garden waste page.
If you are planning works to a tree, visit our tree preservation order page before you begin.
You can find information on whether you can do this by visiting our dropped kerbs and driveways page.
We repair potholes and road defects. You can report potholes on our potholes and road damage page.
To report an issue with a high hedge, visit our high hedge disputes page.

For information on the height of fences, visit the Planning Portal.

If you wish to report a repeated bonfire or smoke nuisance, visit our anti-social behaviour – report it here page.
If you wish to report anti-social behaviour, visit our anti-social behaviour – report it here page.

For information on composting and how to purchase a compost bin, please see our composting tips and bargain compost bins page.

For advice on dealing with pests such as insects or small mammals,, please see our pest control page.

Last updated: September 12, 2023

Next review due: March 12, 2024

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