Grass cutting
We cut the grass in urban and rural areas in East Sussex. In most cases, urban areas are built up places with speed limits of 20, 30, or 40 mph.
We would class all other areas as rural. (Please note there are some exceptions to this.)
Eastbourne Grass Cutting
Starting Tuesday, 1 April 2025, Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) will stop handling grass verge cutting and weeding. Grass cutting responsibilities will be given back to East Sussex County Council (ESCC) East Sussex Highways. This change ends a nearly 40-year contract where EBC managed these services. The decision was made on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at the Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet meeting, to support EBC in their financial position.
The number of grass cuts will decrease from eight times a year to the ESCC minimum of two times a year, matching the standard option for the rest of the county. EBC will still take care of grass cutting on its own land, such as council properties, parks, cemeteries, the seafront, and Beachy Head. More details are available on the Eastbourne Borough Council website.
If you have any questions about grass cutting on EBC-owned land, please use the online form on the Eastbourne Borough Council website.
When will my grass be cut?
Please see the attached links below to check when your area will be cut- we update this regularly.
Urban grass cutting schedule
Rural grass cutting schedule
Why do we not pick up grass clippings?
As standard, we do not collect clippings following grass cutting. Grass clippings are relatively short & mulch down quickly which also slows down regrowth. Raking up, loading, transporting & getting rid of grass cuttings would also increase the cost of the grass cutting substantially.
Why have the edges not been strimmed?
Strimming usually takes place within 24 hours of the grass being cut.
Why has the grass verge outside my house not been cut?
There are several reasons why the grass may not have been cut:
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If the area is a designated Wildlife site it will only be cut once the annual flowering has completed. These areas are usually cut in September. You can find out more about it on our wildlife verge page.
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If the area is cut by the Town or Parish Council.
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If the section of grass is on private land.