Drivers along the main A362 from Radstock to Frome would doubtless be pleased that the verges have been cut - less happy with what had been left behind.

Bath & North East Somerset Council continued to carry out essential grass cutting in public spaces during all the coronavirus pandemic, along with highway verges where needed for maintenance.

However back in April the council announced that suitable areas would be left unmown for longer periods to encourage wild flowers to grow, which in turn encourages bees and other pollinators to thrive.

On April 17 Councillor Paul Crossley, cabinet member for Community Services, said: "We have reduced our verge cutting schedule while we continue to ensure essential services are delivered during Coronavirus, but if we leave it any longer it will be a much bigger job with more staff needed. It's a case of maintaining it now to avoid less work and cost in future and the works are essential to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians. I'd like to reassure residents that our staff will follow social distancing rules to keep themselves and others safe."