Land Services are responsible for the grounds maintenance of parks and designated open space areas in Clackmannanshire. Our service objective is to maintain, manage, improve and protect quality open space and landscaped areas. The provision of quality open space has a social, economic and environmental benefit to people's lives.
We aim to manage Clackmannanshire's parks, open spaces to offer:
The service has dedicated employees and uses up to date equipment to ensure the best possible service to the residents of Clackmannanshire.
Grass maintenance will be carried out between April and October with frequency dependent on location, condition and growth.
Some grass areas will be left to grow longer to encourage wildflowers and insects thus improving biodiversity.
Weeds in shrub and flower beds will be controlled by hand weeding, mulching and chemical control. Any litter within the planted area will be removed at the time of visit. All shrub and rose beds are pruned and shaped to ensure public safety and avoid obstruction, taking into account good horticultural practice.
Majority of hedges will be cut annually and if required a second cutting with all clippings removed.
Sports fields will be provided to meet the needs and aspirations of the user. Line markings and repairs will be completed as required.
Requests for inspection of trees on land maintained by council will be promptly carried out. All works required following inspection will be placed on a Tree Work Programme and carried out according to priority.
All play areas will be regularly inspected for safety and cleanliness. All repairs will be carried out promptly to ensure continuous enjoyment of Clackmannanshire's play areas.
Litter will be removed in compliance with the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018.
Please have respect for all users:
Grounds Maintenance and Burial Grounds
Kelliebank Depot, Riverbank Ind Est, Alloa, FK10 1NT
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: customerservice@clacks.gov.uk