Grounds maintenance

Level 1

Provided in the majority of sheltered schemes

Grass to be cut and collected every 3 weeks (March to October)

Shrubs/hedges to be cut back as and when required (subject to time of year and nesting birds)

Litter to be collected on every visit

Trees to be maintained and hanging branches removed as and when required

Leaves to be cleared once per month (November to January)

Weed control to be sprayed on hard surfaces on every visit

Pavements to be cleared on every visit of moss, overhanging plants, ivy etc.

Ivy to be removed as and when required

Edgings to be left neat and tidy on every visit

Level 2

Provided for all other schemes

Grass to be cut every 3 weeks (March to October) and collected on the first and last cuts