City council issues new community gardening rules

Galway Bay fm newsroom:

Galway City Council has issued new rules for city residents concerning the upkeep of public green areas.

It comes after the Parks Department witnessed members of the public cutting shrubbery during the bird nesting season and cutting grass too short, thereby eliminating species that attract bees.

They're advised that Galway City Council's grass cutting service involves placing a thin layer of grass clippings, leaves and pruning material on top of the soil to break down naturally - and this should not be removed.

If it is collected by an individual, residents are reminded that is their responsibility to dispose of the waste correctly - and the local authority will not incur the cost of disposal.