In certain circumstances Land and Environmental Services may be able to arrange to carry out basic garden maintenance for elderly people or the infirm.
Who is eligible for this service?
This service is available to residents of Glasgow who meet the following criteria:
- The householder is a registered Council Tax Payer
- The householder is over 70 years of age
- The householder has a medical condition that prevents them from maintaining the garden
- There are no able bodied persons between the ages of 16 and 69 in the household
What service is provided?
- 8 grass cuts per year
- 3 hedge trims per year
Those who do not meet the above criteria will have to seek assistance either from family or from a private contractor.
Application Forms:
To apply for this service complete the application form which you can download here: Garden Maintenance Application Form (PDF 32k)
It should be noted that due to the demand for this service there is currently a waiting list in place.
Glasgow City Council
Land and Environmental Services
231 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX
Phone: 0141 287 5064
E-mail: les@glasgow.gov.uk
Maintenance/Service Enquiries & Complaints
If you are in receipt of the Assisted House Garden Maintenance Scheme and have a Maintenance related issue then please call:
0141 287 5064