Warwick District Council is supporting Plantlife’s annual No Mow May campaign again by suspending grass cutting in parts of the district throughout the month of May and letting grass and wild plants grow naturally.

This will provide a much-needed boost for wild plants, insects and other wildlife throughout summer as well as helping to tackle pollution and lock away atmospheric carbon below ground. Read our FAQs on why we take part.

For 2025, we have selected certain verges and areas to be included in Now Mow May, based on their size and/or existing or potential biodiversity value.

No Mow May 2025 verge locations

Alongside No Mow May, we have also introduced meadows into lots of Warwick District Council parks and open spaces. Meadows are flower-rich grasslands which are left to grow long. They're great for insects such as bees and butterflies and add colour to our parks throughout the seasons. You can view our interactive meadow map to see where these areas are located. We currently manage approximately 37.3 hectares of meadow in our parks and open spaces - that's equivalent to 52 standard-sized football pitches or 1433 tennis courts!

We're also trialling a different approach to roadside verge management through our wildflower verge trial, helping to boost biodiversity in even more ways across the district.