The Council’s Cemeteries Service has been trialing an alternative approach to grassland management to a number of older and less visited sections of its cemeteries.
The rationale behind this new approach is to reduce habitat loss and improve biodiversity within our Cemeteries in order to contribute towards the Council’s overall aim of increasing biodiversity across the borough. Since trialing the new grassland management regime, the Cemeteries Team staff have already identified the presence of Pyramidal Orchid, Holly Blue Butterfly and Yellow Rattle, to name just a few species that are now thriving in these grassland areas. This approach also contributes towards the Council’s plans, and the national need, to take action to adapt for climate change.
As well as the environmental and habitat benefits, the new approach will also enable the Council to deliver a more efficient service and help make more effective use of the current resources available by redirecting operational teams to carry out cemetery maintenance works that may otherwise not be possible.
Visitors to the Council’s cemeteries can be assured that all other operations, such as mown pathway edges, litter picking, and memorial safety testing, remain in place within these areas.
Any individuals who frequently visit the cemetery and need to access a specific grave located within one of these areas, the Cemeteries Team will be more than happy to cut a pathway in and around the required memorial. If you have any queries or concerns relating to one of the boroughs cemeteries please get in touch @ Cemetery.Enquiries@halton.gov.uk