The Garden Assistance Scheme provides a basic garden service. It is available to council tenants, owner-occupiers, tenants of private landlords and housing association tenants, who cannot maintain their gardens.

The scheme runs from April to October but applications can be made at any time during this period. This year the service will consist of nine grass cuts, reforming of edges and weed killing on two occasions as well as three hedge cuts.

If you are elderly or disabled and qualify for the scheme, arrangements can be made to help maintain your garden. This includes cutting your grass or trimming any hedges in your garden. You may not be eligible if you have someone living with you or a family member who is able to help with basic gardening duties.

There is an annual charge for owners, tenants of private landlords and housing association tenants. For more information please contact your local housing office.

If your garden is larger than 1000m2 there will be an additional charge. If your garden is above 1500m2 we will not be able to include you in this scheme

How to join the scheme

If you would like your garden to be maintained under the scheme, please contact your local housing office to find out about the costs.