Branchage reminder

Please note that the first branchage check in St Mary will take place on Thursday 3 July 2025.

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 July, 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 branchage must be carried out by (or on behalf of) anyone occupying land that borders public roads or footpaths. The landlord or land owner is not responsible if the land is rented. The branchage is the responsibility solely of the occupier.

If the branchage is not completed, you may be fined and / or the parish may arrange for the work to be done and for you to be charged for it. You can be fined at any time of the year.

Further information can be found on the gov.je site Branchage