On major roads Devon County Council helps to enhance road safety by cutting hedges on the inside of bends and at junctions at the same time as cutting the grass verges. On the minor roads this is left to the landowner/occupier in accordance with the Highways Act. The Council may also cut some hedges in advance of road treatment work, or in front of drainage features and road signs. Despite the Council doing this work, owners and occupiers are not relieved of their responsibilities under the Highways Act.

If you would like to report a fault regarding overgrown hedges or trees or make a claim, please select the online fault reporting form.