Grounds Maintenance

The Town Council has appointed Mr. Sean Godbert to maintain Hill Road Cemetery and to carry out the duties of a Towm Lengthsman. This gives the council a unique opportunity to address without delay environmental problems which arise within the Town, and to maintain a local environment of which we can all be proud.The lengthsperson has been provided by means of partnership funding from South Ribble and Lancashire County Councils and this support is gratefully acknowledged

He is involved in a wide variety of duties including:

• Basic maintenance to the gates, stiles and bridges on public rights of way within the Town.
• Maintenance to Council owned property.
• Small scale emergency repairs at short notice.
• Litter control, leaf clearance, cleaning out blocked gullies, etc.
• Grass cutting and strimming of vegetation on Council land and rights of way.
• Small scale ditch clearing alongside paths.
• Conservation projects and schemes within the community as agreed with the Town Council.
• Organising materials and equipment to carry out tasks.
• Liaising with the Town Council, local community, farmers / landowners, Lancashire Countryside Service and any other official organisation to enable works to be carried out effectively and with the necessary consent.
• Supporting the work of the Lancashire Countryside Service

If you wish to bring any problems to his attention, do not hesitate to ring the council - 01772 750533 or through the web-site contact facility.

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