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Spring and summer

This summer will see a number of major events taking place in Surrey.

Firstly, during the first few weeks of June, many residents will be taking part in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. One of the ways you can get involved is by organising a street party. For more information about hosting an event and to see what other activities are taking place near to you visit The Queen's Diamond Jubilee page.

Secondly the Olympics are taking place between 27 July and 12 August. On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July the Olympic road race will be taking place in parts of the county, with the main focus around the numerous climbs of Box Hill. Visit Surrey Go to find out more information about the route and how it could affect you.

Vegetation

Private householders in residential areas (or farmers in rural areas) own the majority of hedges alongside the public highway. It is the responsibility of the private owner to ensure that trees or hedges are not overhanging or creeping onto the highway.

Overgrown hedges can cause many problems for road users ranging from obscuring visibility at junctions to inconveniencing pedestrians walking along pavements and footpaths. The county council is required by law to ensure that the highway remains unobstructed to avoid these problems.

Please check the hedges and trees from your property regularly during the growing season. The breeding season for nesting birds’ is March to August, and you may find that birds have already taken up residence in a hedge or tree. If you notice any birds or find a new nest you may wish to contact us for advice beforehand.

Guidance on cutting back trees and hedges is available on www.surreycc.gov.uk/privatevegetation

Useful links for spring and summer:

• Vegetation
• Roadworks
• Potholes
• Grass cutting
• Parking
• Streetlights
• Flooding
• Traffic lights
• Bus timetables
• Borough and district councils
• Report a highways issue

Insurance claims against the Council

Members of the public who think they may have an insurance claim or otherwise against Surrey County Council should complete the Insurance Service feedback form with the details.