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Coleford Town Council has been awarded GBP 50,000 funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to develop a community regeneration plan, and deliver some project(s) within it.The Council needs to appoint professional services over a two-year period to agree feasibility and community engagement and bring together a viable Regeneration Plan. The professional input will lead the Town Council in writing bids to secure funding to deliver identified projects.We are seeking suitably qualified consultants with experience in:- Carrying out community engagement- Preparing a costed community regeneration plan- Bid writing and securing funding- Supporting the delivery of local projects based on the plan.The work is to start at once and be completed by the end of March 2025. Interim milestones with outcomes and reporting systems will be agreed.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) Grass cutting Cutting across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP, strimming grass in front of fences and around trees prior to mowing, removal of arisings and clearing of pathways of arisings, plus annual weed control using a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer at 6 sites: • Copley Drive • Forest Road • Foxglove Way • Old Station Way • Sylvan Close • Walnut Close Make fortnightly site inspections of all 6 sites for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office. Annually reseed any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed. Playing field management Care of the King George V playing field, Victoria Road GL16 8DS, including: • Weekly site inspection for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office • Cutting across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP, strimming grass around the trees and in front of the fence, and removing all arisings • Treatment of the playing field to allow year-round sports use, including aeration, scarifying, slitting, fertilising, and reseeding with appropriate seed • Spot treatment of any invasive weeds with a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer • Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge • Annual removal of woody weeds such as brambles from within the boundary shrub planting. Hedge Trimming & Shrub Pruning Twice yearly maintenance of soft landscaping at 4 sites, pruning according to species and removing woody weeds such as brambles, and removal of arisings: • Copley Drive • Forest Road • Foxglove Way • Sylvan Close Footpath verges and hedge management Cut back the grass verges at six footpaths annually in the autumn, together with any overgrowing hedges: 9. Fryers Walk - joins up with footpath no.1 Mary's Lane 17. Behind Coombs Park - joins footpath no. 6. 26. Whitecliff House to Rock Lane 28. Path from Whitecliff lime kilns to Buchanan fields 29. Buchanan fields to end of Scowles Road 30. Joins with footpath no. 28 at Lime Kilns to behind Galder

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Cemetery Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) • Weekly site inspection for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office • Cutting across growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP • Strimming grass around the trees and in front of the fence, and removing all arisings • Spot treatment of any invasive weeds with a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer. • Natural Burial Ground grass and designated wildlife area grass is removed from scope. • Annual reseeding of any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed • Annual cut of one side and top of the boundary planting against the fence • Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in the Cemetery bordering the Natural Burial Ground • Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in Natural Burial Ground • Annual removal of woody weeds such as brambles from within the boundary shrub planting • Annual pruning of the shrubs in the centre of the site, according to species, and removing any arisings • Mole treatment as required to minimise the visual presence of mole activity.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Parish Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) Bells Field All hard landscaping maintenance tasks in LEMP including: Opening vehicle gates at 7am, closing at dusk. Daily litter picking, removing leaves, rubbish or debris Daily check of buoyancy aid and signage at pond Daily visual safety checks of Skate Park, Multi-Use Games Area, Pump Track, Trim and Balance Trails, remove leaf litter and graffiti Weekly recorded and documented safety inspection of play areas, with monthly operational inspections, reporting issues Monthly inspection and clearance of cattle grid, inspection chambers, manholes and swales Monthly weed control by applicator (not spray) of hard landscape areas in summer Quarterly inspections of railings, fencing, walls, steps, permeable areas, street furniture, lighting, and habitat features, reporting issues Quarterly inspections and clearance of sustainable drainage system inlets and outlets, including the pond, and cleaning all seats Six-monthly inspection and clearance of hydrobrake chamber and catchpits Annual removal of leaf fall from paved areas Annual jet-wash of paved areas Annual safety inspection of site, and after any extreme weather Play Areas Weekly recorded and documented safety inspection, report to CTC, play areas at: Angel Vale (x2) Bale Memorial Ground Foxglove Way Sylvan Close Fence & Gate Maintenance As required, call-off repairs and maintenance to fencing at: Angel Vale Bells Field Cemetery Copley Drive Forest Road Foxglove Way King George V playing field Sylvan Close Walnut Close Other Call-Off Tasks Possibly including: • Grass cutting, strimming and weed control at sites around the town • Cleaning signs • Clearing play areas and making play area matting safe • Pressure washing pavilion at King George V playing field • Removing storm debris • Salt spreading in winter conditions Litter and Waste Management Weekly clearance of 13 dog waste bins, plus monthly washing at: Angel Vale Angus Buchanan VC Recreation Ground (2 bins) Bells Field (4 bins) Bixhead Walk Forest Road Foxglove Way King George V playing field M Tech (off Tufthorn Avenue) Bale Memorial Ground Weekly clearance of 24 litter bins at: Angel Vale (4 bins) Angus Buchanan VC Recreation Ground (twice weekly) Bale Memorial Ground (2 bins) Bells Field (4 bins) Cemetery (4 bins) Coalway Recreation Ground (2 bins) Copley Drive Foxglove Way (2 bins) King George V playing field (3 bins) Sylvan Close Putting the wheelie bins at Bells Field out for weekly collection, and green waste bins at Cemetery for fortnightly collection. Weekly litter picking at 10 sites, removing litter from paths, benches, grass, trees and hedges. Angel Vale Bale Memorial Ground Cemetery Copley Drive Forest Road Foxglove Way King George V playing field Old Station Way Sylvan Close Walnut Close

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) Grass cutting Cutting across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP, strimming grass in front of fences and around trees prior to mowing, plus same day removal of arisings and clearing of pathways of arisings. Annual weed control using a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer. Make fortnightly site inspections of site for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the Council office. Annually reseed any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed. Hedge Trimming & Shrub Pruning Twice yearly maintenance of soft landscaping of site, pruning according to species and removing woody weeds such as brambles, and removal of arisings.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks A year-round programme is required to produce a continuous display, with Spring, Summer and Autumn/Winter planting of the following areas using appropriate planting - please include in your bid a description of the type and number of plants you envisage using annually. All receptacles are to be well-filled and a colour theme incorporated. Contractors are at liberty to redesign the flower beds, although the memorial holly tree must be preserved (but not necessarily in the same position). Town Centre Hanging Troughs, Hanging Baskets, & The Horse Trough • Floral display inside horse trough (1.8m x 0.76m) • 2 x 0.3m hanging baskets (positioned above horse trough) • 6 x traditional hanging baskets (0.5m) in St Johns Street • 3 x traditional hanging baskets (0.5m) on the Tourist Information Centre • 34 x self-watering troughs (1.5m) displayed town centre on the railings Town Centre Flower Beds, Standing Troughs & Town Centre Planters, Bicycle Rack • The two raised flower beds either side of the steps (left 7.3m x 7.3m - right 12.2m x 1.5m) • 5 x large floor standing planters. (1 x 0.7m diameter - 4 x 0.38m x 0.38m) • 1 Memorial trough situated in Town Clock archway. (1.5m x 0.30m) • 1 x semi-circular stone planter to the side of the Clock Tower. (0.6m diameter) • 4 x flower planter incorporated with Mushet Archway. (2x 0.53m x 0.23m, 2x 1.21m x 1m) • 4 x 3 tiered planters • 2 x large square planter Newland Street Baptist Church • 1 x small bicycle rack to the side of the Tourist Information Centre (1.0 x 0.4m approx.) The Gateway Way Planting 7 x bordered gardens (1.0 m) for these locations: • B4018 Mile End Road (opposite Forest Hills Golf Club) • B4228 Perrygrove Road (opposite Perrygrove Railway) • B4228 Staunton Road (near Stowfield Quarry) • Bakers Hill • Coalway Road • Newland Street • The Gorse Maintenance programme • Hanging baskets and troughs to be in bloom and to be positioned from the beginning of May • Soil in the baskets and troughs to incorporate a water retention product. • Autumn/winter planting to be done by the 2nd week in October • Regular and sufficient watering of hanging baskets • Regular and sufficient watering and feeding of the planters. • Maintenance of the self-watering baskets and troughs as required. Additional Works A weekly clean of pigeon excrement around the Clock Tower area is required, and again before any significant town events. The paved areas in the town centre and Mushet Walk are to be kept free of weeds. Please note a mains water supply is situated in the Clock Tower.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) Grass cutting Cutting across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP, strimming grass in front of fences and around trees prior to mowing, removal of arisings and clearing of pathways of arisings, plus annual weed control using a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer at 6 sites: • Copley Drive • Forest Road • Foxglove Way • Old Station Way • Sylvan Close • Walnut Close Make fortnightly site inspections of all 6 sites for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office. Annually reseed any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed. Playing field management Care of the King George V playing field, Victoria Road GL16 8DS, including: • Weekly site inspection for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office • Cutting across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP, strimming grass around the trees and in front of the fence, and removing all arisings • Treatment of the playing field to allow year-round sports use, including aeration, scarifying, slitting, fertilising, and reseeding with appropriate seed • Spot treatment of any invasive weeds with a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer • Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge • Annual removal of woody weeds such as brambles from within the boundary shrub planting. Hedge Trimming & Shrub Pruning Twice yearly maintenance of soft landscaping at 4 sites, pruning according to species and removing woody weeds such as brambles, and removal of arisings: • Copley Drive • Forest Road • Foxglove Way • Sylvan Close Footpath verges and hedge management Cut back the grass verges at six footpaths annually in the autumn, together with any overgrowing hedges: 9. Fryers Walk - joins up with footpath no.1 Mary's Lane 17. Behind Coombs Park - joins footpath no. 6. 26. Whitecliff House to Rock Lane 28. Path from Whitecliff lime kilns to Buchanan fields 29. Buchanan fields to end of Scowles Road 30. Joins with footpath no. 28 at Lime Kilns to behind Galder

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Bells Field Soft Landscape Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) All the soft landscaping maintenance tasks in the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan, following the detail in the plan, excluding tree safety work but including: • Cutting of the amenity grass area across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LEMP, with no or very little arisings. • Cutting of grass and hedge on the access path bordering houses behind Lords Hill • Cutting a pathway through the wildlife area • All obstacles, edges, etc to be strimmed at the same time, as part of the grass cutting procedure • Front areas to be hand mowed • All paths etc to be cleaned of grass after operation • Inspection/litter pick required before starting works. Litter can be put in site bins • Monthly hand weeding of shrub areas across the growing season and remove arisings • Tri-annual hand weeding and/or treatment with non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer of the hedgerows during the growing season, and remove arisings. • Hand weeding the area 1 metre around all standard tree bases to be carried out monthly • Twice-yearly fertilising of amenity grass areas • Cut and collect meadow grass twice a year, once in April before seeding, and once in August/September. Depending on amount of grass collected, by agreement with the Council, arisings will either need to be removed from site, spread around the edges of the wildlife area, or a combination of both • Twice-yearly cut of box hedgerow, in June and August • Hedges in wild areas to be cut back (faced) to grass edge twice yearly; once in February and once in Autumn. Arisings to be removed. • Twice-yearly checks of tree stakes, removing as necessary • Twice-yearly removal of leaf litter from soft landscape areas • Annual application of slow-release fertiliser to shrubs and planting beds • Annual inspection and trim of hedgerows, cutting back any invasive weeds • Annual inspection and pruning of trees and shrubs • Annual weed control of all soft landscape areas • Watering of the ornamental shrub and groundcover areas in summer, as required • Annual clearance of the swales • Path edging to be trimmed and tidied every quarter All arisings from maintenance works to be collected and removed responsibly. Proof of disposal should be available if requested.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks A year-round programme is required to produce a continuous display, with Spring, Summer and Autumn/Winter planting of the following areas using appropriate planting - please include in your bid a description of the type and number of plants you envisage using annually. All receptacles are to be well-filled and a colour theme incorporated. Contractors are at liberty to redesign the flower beds, although the memorial holly tree must be preserved (but not necessarily in the same position). Town Centre Hanging Troughs, Hanging Baskets, & The Horse Trough • Floral display inside horse trough (1.8m x 0.76m) • 2 x 0.3m hanging baskets (positioned above horse trough) • 6 x traditional hanging baskets (0.5m) in St Johns Street • 3 x traditional hanging baskets (0.5m) on the Tourist Information Centre • 34 x self-watering troughs (1.5m) displayed town centre on the railings Town Centre Flower Beds, Standing Troughs & Town Centre Planters, Bicycle Rack • The two raised flower beds either side of the steps (left 7.3m x 7.3m - right 12.2m x 1.5m) • 5 x large floor standing planters. (1 x 0.7m diameter - 4 x 0.38m x 0.38m) • 1 Memorial trough situated in Town Clock archway. (1.5m x 0.30m) • 1 x semi-circular stone planter to the side of the Clock Tower. (0.6m diameter) • 4 x flower planter incorporated with Mushet Archway. (2x 0.53m x 0.23m, 2x 1.21m x 1m) • 4 x 3 tiered planters • 2 x large square planter Newland Street Baptist Church • 1 x small bicycle rack to the side of the Tourist Information Centre (1.0 x 0.4m approx.) The Gateway Way Planting 7 x bordered gardens (1.0 m) for these locations: • B4018 Mile End Road (opposite Forest Hills Golf Club) • B4228 Perrygrove Road (opposite Perrygrove Railway) • B4228 Staunton Road (near Stowfield Quarry) • Bakers Hill • Coalway Road • Newland Street • The Gorse Maintenance programme • Hanging baskets and troughs to be in bloom and to be positioned from the beginning of May • Soil in the baskets and troughs to incorporate a water retention product. • Autumn/winter planting to be done by the 2nd week in October • Regular and sufficient watering of hanging baskets • Regular and sufficient watering and feeding of the planters. • Maintenance of the self-watering baskets and troughs as required. Additional Works A weekly clean of pigeon excrement around the Clock Tower area is required, and again before any significant town events. The paved areas in the town centre and Mushet Walk are to be kept free of weeds. Please note a mains water supply is situated in the Clock Tower.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Bus Shelter Maintenance Item 1: Weekly Inspection of 9 bus shelter structures (as below) for signs of visible damage or graffiti, with any defects being reported to the Town Council offices. Weekly clearance of any rubbish, emptying of bins and sweeping out each bus shelter. Item 2: Quarterly pressure washing of each bus shelter. • Market Place Coleford x 2 • Tufthorn Avenue • Opp. Eskimarket, Coalway • Broadwell Bridge • North Road Broadwell (nr Salvation Army) • North Road Mile End • Sunny Bank • B4228 Staunton Road (nr Thurstan's Rise) Item 3: Monthly glass cleaning of 9 bus shelters. Gateway Signage Cleaning Quarterly cleaning of the 7 gateway signs at: • Bakers Hill • Coalway Road • B4228 Perrygrove Road (Opp. Perrygrove Railway) • Newland Street, Whitecliff • Mile End Road (Opp. Forest Hills Golf Club) • The Gorse • B4228 Staunton Road (Nr. Stowfield Quarry) Bicycle Shelter Cleaning and Maintenance Annual maintenance checks and bi-annual cleaning of one lockable bicycle shelter. Location to be confirmed by Coleford Town Council, within 250meters of the town centre.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Parish Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) Bells Field All hard landscaping maintenance tasks in LEMP including: Opening vehicle gates at 7am, closing at dusk. Daily litter picking, removing leaves, rubbish or debris Daily check of buoyancy aid and signage at pond Daily visual safety checks of Skate Park, Multi-Use Games Area, Pump Track, Trim and Balance Trails, remove leaf litter and graffiti Weekly recorded and documented safety inspection of play areas, with monthly operational inspections, reporting issues Monthly inspection and clearance of cattle grid, inspection chambers, manholes and swales Monthly weed control by applicator (not spray) of hard landscape areas in summer Quarterly inspections of railings, fencing, walls, steps, permeable areas, street furniture, lighting, and habitat features, reporting issues Quarterly inspections and clearance of sustainable drainage system inlets and outlets, including the pond, and cleaning all seats Six-monthly inspection and clearance of hydrobrake chamber and catchpits Annual removal of leaf fall from paved areas Annual jet-wash of paved areas Annual safety inspection of site, and after any extreme weather Play Areas Weekly recorded and documented safety inspection, report to CTC, play areas at: Angel Vale (x2) Bale Memorial Ground Foxglove Way Sylvan Close Fence & Gate Maintenance As required, call-off repairs and maintenance to fencing at: Angel Vale Bells Field Cemetery Copley Drive Forest Road Foxglove Way King George V playing field Sylvan Close Walnut Close Other Call-Off Tasks Possibly including: • Grass cutting, strimming and weed control at sites around the town • Cleaning signs • Clearing play areas and making play area matting safe • Pressure washing pavilion at King George V playing field • Removing storm debris • Salt spreading in winter conditions Litter and Waste Management Weekly clearance of 13 dog waste bins, plus monthly washing at: Angel Vale Angus Buchanan VC Recreation Ground (2 bins) Bells Field (4 bins) Bixhead Walk Forest Road Foxglove Way King George V playing field M Tech (off Tufthorn Avenue) Bale Memorial Ground Weekly clearance of 24 litter bins at: Angel Vale (4 bins) Angus Buchanan VC Recreation Ground (twice weekly) Bale Memorial Ground (2 bins) Bells Field (4 bins) Cemetery (4 bins) Coalway Recreation Ground (2 bins) Copley Drive Foxglove Way (2 bins) King George V playing field (3 bins) Sylvan Close Putting the wheelie bins at Bells Field out for weekly collection, and green waste bins at Cemetery for fortnightly collection. Weekly litter picking at 10 sites, removing litter from paths, benches, grass, trees and hedges. Angel Vale Bale Memorial Ground Cemetery Copley Drive Forest Road Foxglove Way King George V playing field Old Station Way Sylvan Close Walnut Close

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Bus Shelter Maintenance Item 1: Weekly Inspection of 9 bus shelter structures (as below) for signs of visible damage or graffiti, with any defects being reported to the Town Council offices. Weekly clearance of any rubbish, emptying of bins and sweeping out each bus shelter. Item 2: Quarterly pressure washing of each bus shelter. • Market Place Coleford x 2 • Tufthorn Avenue • Opp. Eskimarket, Coalway • Broadwell Bridge • North Road Broadwell (nr Salvation Army) • North Road Mile End • Sunny Bank • B4228 Staunton Road (nr Thurstan's Rise) Item 3: Monthly glass cleaning of 9 bus shelters. Gateway Signage Cleaning Quarterly cleaning of the 7 gateway signs at: • Bakers Hill • Coalway Road • B4228 Perrygrove Road (Opp. Perrygrove Railway) • Newland Street, Whitecliff • Mile End Road (Opp. Forest Hills Golf Club) • The Gorse • B4228 Staunton Road (Nr. Stowfield Quarry) Bicycle Shelter Cleaning and Maintenance Annual maintenance checks and bi-annual cleaning of one lockable bicycle shelter. Location to be confirmed by Coleford Town Council, within 250meters of the town centre.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Bells Field Soft Landscape Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) All the soft landscaping maintenance tasks in the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan, following the detail in the plan, excluding tree safety work but including: • Cutting of the amenity grass area across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LEMP, with no or very little arisings. • Cutting of grass and hedge on the access path bordering houses behind Lords Hill • Cutting a pathway through the wildlife area • All obstacles, edges, etc to be strimmed at the same time, as part of the grass cutting procedure • Front areas to be hand mowed • All paths etc to be cleaned of grass after operation • Inspection/litter pick required before starting works. Litter can be put in site bins • Monthly hand weeding of shrub areas across the growing season and remove arisings • Tri-annual hand weeding and/or treatment with non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer of the hedgerows during the growing season, and remove arisings. • Hand weeding the area 1 metre around all standard tree bases to be carried out monthly • Twice-yearly fertilising of amenity grass areas • Cut and collect meadow grass twice a year, once in April before seeding, and once in August/September. Depending on amount of grass collected, by agreement with the Council, arisings will either need to be removed from site, spread around the edges of the wildlife area, or a combination of both • Twice-yearly cut of box hedgerow, in June and August • Hedges in wild areas to be cut back (faced) to grass edge twice yearly; once in February and once in Autumn. Arisings to be removed. • Twice-yearly checks of tree stakes, removing as necessary • Twice-yearly removal of leaf litter from soft landscape areas • Annual application of slow-release fertiliser to shrubs and planting beds • Annual inspection and trim of hedgerows, cutting back any invasive weeds • Annual inspection and pruning of trees and shrubs • Annual weed control of all soft landscape areas • Watering of the ornamental shrub and groundcover areas in summer, as required • Annual clearance of the swales • Path edging to be trimmed and tidied every quarter All arisings from maintenance works to be collected and removed responsibly. Proof of disposal should be available if requested.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Cemetery Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) • Weekly site inspection for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office • Cutting across growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP • Strimming grass around the trees and in front of the fence, and removing all arisings • Spot treatment of any invasive weeds with a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer. • Natural Burial Ground grass and designated wildlife area grass is removed from scope. • Annual reseeding of any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed • Annual cut of one side and top of the boundary planting against the fence • Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in the Cemetery bordering the Natural Burial Ground • Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in Natural Burial Ground • Annual removal of woody weeds such as brambles from within the boundary shrub planting • Annual pruning of the shrubs in the centre of the site, according to species, and removing any arisings • Mole treatment as required to minimise the visual presence of mole activity.

Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) Grass cutting Cutting across the growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP, strimming grass in front of fences and around trees prior to mowing, plus same day removal of arisings and clearing of pathways of arisings. Annual weed control using a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer. Make fortnightly site inspections of site for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the Council office. Annually reseed any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed. Hedge Trimming & Shrub Pruning Twice yearly maintenance of soft landscaping of site, pruning according to species and removing woody weeds such as brambles, and removal of arisings.