Forms home Redbridge Community Gardening Community gardening application form We are looking for gardeners from novices to horticultural experts to adopt community spaces and transform them into community gardens. These can be a few planters in a local street to a communal garden. Community gardens are the perfect opportunity for you to add colour to your neighbourhood, meet people in your community and grow your own plants and shrubs.Contact detailsName of lead gardener:*Name of group (if applicable):Please enter your postcode and find your address*Find addressSelected address Contact number*Email address* Garden planPlease provide a description of the site, include area size (sqm), special features, lighting, current site condition, surroundings and existing structures.*Please attach current photos of the site and any drawings of your plans.* Drop files here or If your application is successful we will require photos of progress every quarter.Brief description of the garden proposal, including a planting and maintenance schedule:*Who will benefit from this garden and how:*FundingIf your application is approved we will provide a one-off set-up grant of £5 per m2. We will endeavour to help you secure additional funding from alternative resources. All funds will be paid to the lead gardener and are to be used for the garden specified in the application. Please list the equipment or plants that you hope to purchase using the grant.*Equipment or plantsUnit cost and quantityAny other comments Total cost:*DeclarationAn approval email from the Council will be be required before undertaking any gardening work. A risk assessment and health and safety checklist template will be provided.I hereby certify that:* I agree to maintain the garden for a minimum of 12 months I agree to complete a risk assessment of garden I agree to complete a health and safety checklist with my group
