If you have a garden, it’s your job to keep it tidy. Please mow the grass, pull out weeds, and don’t let rubbish build up. If you don’t, we may step in and charge you for putting it right. We have tools available to hire which may help, or you could see if local volunteers can lend a hand. Email getinvolved@wchg.org.uk If you can’t manage, you may qualify for our Assisted Gardening Scheme if you: Are 70+ or disabled Don’t live with anyone over 18 Don’t have any family who live locally who can help
Shared spaces and communal gardens are there for everyone to enjoy. We encourage residents to take pride in these areas and work together to keep them welcoming, tidy, and safe for all neighbours. We don’t want to discourage people from helping to improve shared spaces or adding things that make them more enjoyable. If you’re thinking about adding something to a shared area or making improvements, we’d always ask you to speak with us first so we can support you and make sure it works well for everyone. For more information about communal gardens, and your responsibilities as a tenant, please look at your tenancy agreement. Help with shared gardens Support for residents with disabilities We may be able to make adjustments, like adding a ramp, to help residents with mobility needs. Please don’t make changes yourself, just ask us and we’ll talk it through. Making a request We’re here to support you. If you’d like to: Ask for permission Report something unsafe Request help removing rubbish Get in touch with your Neighbourhood Officer or Leasehold Officer, or contact us.
Need a strimmer or mower? We have a range of tools you can borrow to help keep your garden looking lovely. Tools cost £1 or £5 to hire. Our Gardening Tool Hire service is based at Benchill Community Centre and is available to tenants, local groups, and volunteers. Our Gardening Tool Hire service is open: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am–1pm. You must book your tools online in advance. How it works: Book your tools online using the form below. Our team will get back to you to confirm your collection date and time Collect and pay for your tools (we accept cash only). You need to bring ID with your address on it We’ll show you how to use the tools Clean and return the tools on time If you have a question, email communitytoolhire@wchg.org.uk Make your booking Tell us what you need and collect at a time that suits you Community gardening tool hire Hire gardening tools Book what you need and arrange collection at a time that suits youFull nameFirst name(Required)Last name(Required)Contact informationUntitledHouse number or name(Required)Street name(Required)Town(Required)County(Required)Postcode(Required)Email address(Required) Phone number(Required)Tools and collectionPlease select which £1 items you are interested in hiring Rake Spade Broom Secateurs Garden fork Hand spade Hand fork Please select which £5 items you are interested in hiring Brush cutter / trimmer (battery) Grass trimmer (battery) Lawn mower (battery) Lawn mower (cable) Hedge cutter (battery) Hedge cutter (cable) Leaf blower / shredder Please choose when you would like to collect your tools(Required)A member of the team will be in touch to confirm your collection appointment. Monday, 11am-1pm Wednesday, 11am-1pm Friday, 11am-1pm For more information about how we use personal data, see our privacy notice.CAPTCHA
