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Machinery and equipment used must be subject to the necessary servicing \nand safety inspections. \nThe Contractor will give consideration to the area of work and noise levels when funerals are in progress \nand not start before 0800 hours given the proximity of residential properties. \nThe Contractor must hold adequate and current Public Liability Insurance. \nThe Contractor must comply with the Council's policy banning any use of Glyphosate on Town Council \nowned land. \nTotnes Cemetery \nThe Cemetery is shown on the enclosed map A and consists of approximately 7.01 acres. \nGrass cutting - 17 cuts per annum, as close to the ground as practicably possible, on the following \nfrequency - - - - - \n1 cut in January or February (prior to wild flower blooming) \n1 cut in March (before Easter or Mothering Sunday if Easter is in April) \n2 cuts per month April to September \n1 cut per month October and November \n1 cut in December by the 15th of the month \nGrass cutting to take place only on the perimeter of wild areas on the circle (plus paths through the \nmiddle) and on the island containing the Chapel to one mower width. \nRaised graves - growth on raised graves to be kept below 30cm as part of the monthly grass cutting \nschedule. \nGarden of Rest - area to be cut/strimmed and grass blown off the memorial stones/tablets. \nHedge cutting - 1 cut per annum. To be cut on internal sides and tops only. \nShrubs and bushes (see plan provided) - to be trimmed/cut back tight once a year between September\nNovember to form rounded shapes and to remove the year's growth. \nRoadside dry stone wall bank - to be kept trimmed and tidy on top and both sides. Any shrubs or brambles \non the bank or overhanging the wall to be kept trimmed and cleared so as not to cause an obstruction to \nthe public footpath. \nPathways - to be kept clear of any up growing and overhanging vegetation. Weeds to be strimmed. All \ndebris to be blown off paths. \nItemised quote requested for annual maintenance of the Wild Areas on the circle and the Chapel - to be \ncut back annually in late summer, cuttings left for up to two weeks for seed to drop and then cleared. \nWinter leaves and debris from trees to be cleared before Easter and before Christmas. \nCastle Meadow \nCastle Meadow is shown on the enclosed map B and the hedge runs along Collins Road and Lower Collins \nRoad as highlighted in pink. \nHedge cutting - 1 cut per annum. To be cut on both sides and on top. In the area enclosed by allotments \nonly outside to be cut. \nGrass Cutting - 2 cuts per annum of Castle Meadow to be carried out in June and October, with the \nexception of the trial meadow area, to be marked by stakes and roped off prior to these cuts. \nTerm of contract \nThe initial contract will be for two years from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029. \nIf both parties are satisfied with the conduct of the contract during the first two years', the contract will \ncontinue into subsequent years with a review after five years. \nThe Contractor is expected to provide and pay for their own tools, machinery, equipment, materials, \ntransport and support staff. \nEither party shall have the right at any time to terminate this contract by giving not less than 3 months' \nnotice in writing to the other party. \nContract monitoring \nThe contractor will be required to co-operate in meeting with the Town Council's appointed officer to \nreview progress with the contract, and to promptly address any failure in service identified at those \nmeetings. 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