Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Require local authorities replace roadside grass with wild flowers
Closed
4,668 signatures
What the petition asks
We want roadside grass, including verges and roundabouts, to be replaced with wild flower 'meadows'. The Government should pass legislation to require local authorities to implement this policy.
This proposal should be beneficial to the environment and wildlife, require less mowing once established, look better, and require less use of harmful weedkillers.
It also should not impact on driver safety as should only grow 1 to 2 feet high and not impact upon a driver's view.
It also should not impact on driver safety as should only grow 1 to 2 feet high and not impact upon a driver's view.
Timeline
| 16 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,668
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
16 May 2022
Closed
30 Nov 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.