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.
Winter schedule
| Ward | Highways start date | Highways completion date | Estates completion date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmore | Wednesday 7 January | Wednesday 7 January | Saturday 13 December |
| Charville | Monday 12 January | Monday 12 January | Sunday 14 December |
| Colham/ Cowley | Wednesday 28 January | Thursday 29 January | Saturday 6 December |
| Eastcote | Wednesday 10 December | Friday 12 December | Wednesday 8 January |
| Harefield Village | Wednesday 7 January | Wednesday 7 January | Sunday 11 January |
| Hayes Town | Monday 19 January | Monday 19 January | Saturday 29 November |
| Heathrow Villages | Monday 19 January | Thursday 29 January | Thursday 15 January |
| Hillingdon East | Sunday 18 January | Sunday 18 January | Sunday 14 December |
| Hillingdon West | Sunday 18 January | Sunday 18 January | Wednesday 17 December |
| Ickenham/ South Harefield | Wednesday 7 January | Wednesday 14 January | Saturday 10 January |
| Northwood | Tuesday 18 November | Monday 24 November | Sunday 11 January |
| Northwood Hills | Monday 24 November | Wednesday 26 November | Sunday 11 January |
| Pinkwell | Monday 19 January | Monday 19 January | Saturday 15 November |
| Ruislip | Monday 8 December | Wednesday 10 December | Saturday 10 January |
| Ruislip Manor | Friday 12 December | Wednesday 17 December | Wednesday 7 January |
| South Ruislip | Wednesday 17 December | Tuesday 23 December | Monday 5 January |
| Uxbridge | Thursday 27 November | Friday 28 November | Monday 5 January |
| West Drayton | Thursday 26 January | Thursday 26 January | Saturday 29 November |
| Wood End | Wednesday 14 January | Wednesday 14 January | Saturday 6 December |
| Yeading | Monday 5 January | Tuesday 6 January | Saturday 13 December |
| Yiewsley | Friday 16 January | Friday 16 January | Sunday 30 November |
Our officers carry out inspections across the borough. However, if you wish to report weeds, you can do this online.