What the service is
If you’re a council tenant, you could get help with your garden, including grass cutting and hedge trimming.
The service includes cutting and edging grass every 2 weeks between April and October,
We’ll take away the clippings afterwards.
We’ll also cut your hedges twice a year between May and July, and between August and November.
Who can ask for garden assistance
This service is available free for council tenants, where each adult in the household is:
- aged 60 years old or over
- under 60 years old, with a disability and can't look after the garden.
Cost
There is no cost for council tenants who qualify for the assistance.
Before you apply
If you’re under 60 years old with a disability, you'll need to provide us with supporting medical evidence for this.
If you’re over 60, you do not need to provide us with any evidence or proof of age.
How to apply for this service
Ways to apply
Contact your local Housing Officer if you think you're eligible for this service:
Or phone 0300 300 0222.
After you’ve applied
We’ll check your application within 10 working days and let you know by letter if you’re eligible or not for the service.
If you are, we’ll come to cut your grass and hedges within a few weeks of you getting your confirmation letter.
The exact date will depend on the grass cutting schedule in your area. The date may also vary due to weather conditions or other factors.
If you apply outside of the garden servicing season (April to October), your first cutting will take place during April.