Weed treatment is carried out 3 times a year on council-owned footpaths across the borough.
It is extremely weather dependent. When weather is particularly bad (wet and windy weather), this will cause delays.
Please note: It takes 7 to 10 days for weeds to die back once treated.
Spring schedule
| Ward | HIghways start date | Highways completion date | Estates completion date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmore | |||
| Charville | |||
| Colham/Cowley | |||
| Eastcote | Thursday 7 May | Wednesday 22 April | |
| Harefield Village | Monday 13 April | Monday 13 April | Saturday 18 April |
| Hayes Town | |||
| Heathrow Villages | |||
| Hillingdon East | |||
| Hillingdon West | |||
| Ickenham/S.Harefield | Monday 13 April | Monday 13 April | Sunday 19 April |
| Northwood | Wednesday 15 April | Friday 17 April | Saturday 18 April |
| Northwood Hills | Friday 17 April | Thursday 23 April | Sunday 19 April |
| Pinkwell | |||
| Ruislip | Friday 24 April | Thursday 7 May | Wednesday 22 April |
| Ruislip Manor | Wednesday 22 April | ||
| South Ruislip | |||
| Uxbridge | |||
| West Drayton | |||
| Wood End | |||
| Yeading | |||
| Yiewsley |
Our officers carry out inspections across the borough. However, if you wish to report weeds, you can do this online.