The main Flood Risk in Sherington is the run-off water on road surfaces. The way to reduce the risk of future flood incidents is the management of the run-off water in the ditches ; and keeping gulleys; drains and culverts clear and free flowing. The Community can actively engage in flood prevention by being aware […]
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Flood Management – General
On the MKCC Website you will find useful information to help you prepare for floods if you live near a watercourse and what to do if there is a flood. https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/highways/road-gullies-and-flooding/flooding How flooding in MK is managed or prevented, visit the Flood and Water Management section. In the detail there is a handy 5-step guide – […]
Agenda for the Meeting 14th February 2023
Shrubs & Hedges
Landscape plantings are planted to soften the built environment, and are not designed to act as a security or privacy barrier. Due to a lengthening growing season (4 weeks longer since 1990) and a maturing landscape, there has been an increase in the need for pruning work in order to maintain shrubs and hedges. The […]
Trees
Identification of Trees – please follow the link to the Parks Trust Website The Parks Trust has issued an excellent booklet showing the native species -worth taking a look through https://theparkstrust.com/media/8507/the-parks-trusts-tree-id-guide.pdf Information about Tree Management – Please refer to Milton Keynes Council Website https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/environment-parks-and-open-spaces/landscape-maintenance/trees Tree ownership and maintenance Protected trees How the council maintains trees […]