Branchage 2026 in St Mary

Please note the dates for this year’s branchage :

First check is on Thursday 3rd July

Second is on Thursday 4th September

What the law requires​:

If you occupy any land bordering public roads and footpaths, the ‘branchage law’ states that you must have the branchage cut to certain specifications on these areas of your property.

You must make sure:

• there is a clearance of 12 feet over main roads and by-roads
• there is a clearance of 8 feet over footpaths
• that you clear all trimmings from the road / footpath etc afterwards

The most efficient and sustainable way to achieve this is:

• during the first branchage in June, cut only the sides of the banque to a minimum height of 10cms, leaving the vegetation uncut on the top of the banque (as long as it does not overhang the road)
• on the second branchage in September, cut the sides and optionally the top of the banque to a minimum height of 10cms

The green waste can be delivered to La Collette green waste reception.

Further information and contact information can be found here Branchage

And please don’t forget to check before you start to ensure there are no hedgehogs. They may be using the overgrowth to sleep during the day.

Any potential asian hornet nest found should be reported to the Environment team for speedy removal.