The garden maintenance scheme helps around 40 of the council’s most vulnerable tenants. The scheme is being operated through Voluntary Action Epping Forest (VAEF). It is targeted towards those who cannot cope with their gardens and have nobody to help. Their gardens are maintained on a four to six weekly basis following an assessment by the co-ordinator. The conditions are:
Tenants will only be included on the scheme if there is no one physically able, under the age of 70 years, living at the property.
Tenants who have rent arrears are not eligible.
Tenants with disabilities can be included on the scheme, providing they receive certain benefits relating to their disability.
The Mow and Grow gardening scheme is run by volunteers - and more are always welcome. Residents wishing to volunteer should contact the Volunteer Services Co-ordinator at VAEF.
Phone: 01992 564256
email: vbadmin@eppingforestcvs.org.uk
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