The new grass cutting regime on the glebe fields at Goatee beach, Eling is being hailed a spectacular success by local councillor David Harrison.

In the past, Totton Town Council used to cut the grass all to the same length. However, this prompted complaints from people who wanted to use the area for recreational reasons, often picnickers who wanted to play impromptu games of cricket, rounders or football, (because the grass was often allowed to grow a bit too long).

Nowadays, council employees allow large areas at the back of the glebe fields to grow long grass, but cut other areas more frequently. Long serving Councillor David Harrison is delighted with the result. He says “Every one is a winner under this new cutting regime. The sporting types get better facilities whilst amongst the longer grass, all sorts of wildflowers are becoming established. In time, this will also help attract more wildlife, including butterflies and birds.

Councillor Harrison says “This new grass cutting policy is a great success. I’m hoping that we can extend the idea to other areas where there are still some green still spaces left in the town”.