A cut above...

Residents have watched this season in dismay at the frequency and standard of the grass cutting service received from South Gloucestershire Council.

Martin Harris of Blaisdon, Yate ( seen here in picture ) said "I'm so fed up with what the council have so far done, I've come out with my own mower to clear an area that the children can safely play on. Parents want close to hand, tended areas for their children to safely play upon. The council is failing to provide this."

Dodington Parish Councillor Mandy Sainsbury added "I'm in complete agreement with Mr Harris, despite communication from myself and fellow councillors we have seen little improvement in cutting - our public grassy spaces look untended and ill kept".