Verges

In most cases the grass verges beside roads and footways, up to the boundary wall, hedge or fence, are part of the road. It is therefore our responsibility to maintain the verges, including cutting the grass.

As far as possible we are also responsible for keeping the verges in a safe condition and clear of obstacles, for example advertising signs.  

This is especially important at road junctions or accesses where clear visibility for drivers and pedestrians is essential.

Collection and removal of litter, fly tipped material, abandoned cars, etc. from the verge is the responsibility of the local district or borough council.

For further information please contact:

The Director of Environmental Services
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG

Contact:

• fill in our online fault reporting form (opens in a new window)
• email: call.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk
• or Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.