The garden care scheme is now closed.
Our garden care scheme (also known as garden maintenance) is when we look after your garden.
It's only available to council tenants; we do not offer our garden maintenance scheme to private owners.
To join the scheme, you need to meet at least one of these criteria:
- aged 60 or over
- registered as disabled and in receipt of higher rate Disability Living Allowance (both care and mobility components)
- in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (either the enhanced mobility or enhanced daily living components)
- in receipt of the enhanced mobility or care component of Adult Disability Payment.
You must also have no other person over 16 years old that can cut the grass and hedge for you.
If you don’t meet the above conditions, we may still be able to help. Some tenants can't manage their garden because of chronic ill health.
What happens next?
In a normal season, you can expect:
- grass cut every two weeks, weather permitting
The grass cutting starts in April and runs until mid-October. We cut up to 500 square meters, for example 25 meters by 20 meters
- hedge cut on two occasions, weather permitting
This happens once in June or July, and once in either September or October
- application of chemical weedkiller, if you want it
Weeds are sprayed but not removed.
Those who join the scheme after the date on the acceptance letter will receive fewer cuts.
Contact your Housing Officer if you think you're eligible for this scheme.
You can also apply through your customer service centre, if you need additional support. You should bring the following proofs:
- proof of age - Myfife card or photo driving licence
- Disability Living Allowance, or
- Personal Independence Payment, or
- Adult Disability Payment
We don't need your payment when you first apply.
How do I pay?
You can pay using one of the following options:
- Call us on 03451 55 11 55 and select option 9, using the reference number from your letter
- Visit your nearest post office or PayPoint outlet and use the barcoded letter
I've received my confirmation letter - now what do I do?
Your letter will give you all the information you need. If you have any queries or require to change anything on your application, call the Housing Advice telephone number on your confirmation letter.
You can also contact your Housing Officer online.
