Council calls on Hemel residents to cut back shrubs, hedges and trees

Areas of high footfall should be cut back so residents can safely socially distance
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Hertfordshire County Council is calling on residents who live in areas of high footfall to play their part and cut back any overhanging hedges or shrubbery, so residents can safely socially distance.

Anyone living near schools or supermarkets, or other areas with a high footfall are being asked to check that their vegetation is cut back within their boundary limits.

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Cllr Phil Bibby, Cabinet Member for Highways, said: “The response to the pandemic in Hertfordshire has been brilliant, but we all need to continue to do our bit to keep each other safe.

Council calls on residents to cut back shrubs, hedges and treesCouncil calls on residents to cut back shrubs, hedges and trees
Council calls on residents to cut back shrubs, hedges and trees

"Being able to socially distance is one of the most important things we can do to stop the spread of coronavirus.

"So please do check any vegetation on your property is cut back to within your boundary limits.

“Whilst we would rather not take enforcement action, we do have the powers to do so, if people don’t take responsibility.”

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With the coronavirus still spreading in our communities it’s more important than ever that people continue to play their part.

To do that, people should wear face-coverings where required, wash their hands regularly and observe social distancing.

Anyone who thinks they have come into contact with someone with COVID-19 symptoms, should self-isolate for 14 days.

If anyone has symptoms, they should call 199 or book a test at www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

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