Volunteers have tidied up an allotment site, so it is ready for a new lease of life in the spring.
Wheatbottom Allotments in Crook, County Durham, needed sprucing up after several plots fell into a state of disrepair.
believe housing asked contractor Orbis to help, ensuring its contract to clear empty homes before new customers can move in achieves social value for local communities.
Employees from the Seaham-based business voluntarily worked on the site for two days, clearing it of rubbish including old patio doors, pallets, and a bathtub.
Previous gardeners had intended to use most of the items, but they were no longer wanted and had become an eyesore. The site now looks a lot smarter and will be more manageable for allotment holders.
believe housing is upgrading more than 1,700 homes to boost energy efficiency, support lower fuel bills, and improve living conditions for customers.
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