Council Tenant Garden Competition Returns for 15th Year
Council tenants are being encouraged to enter the annual garden competition.
The competition is run by Charnwood Borough Council and is open to its tenants and leaseholders, who are being urged to showcase their green-fingered skills in the garden.
This year is the 15th year of the competition, and there are nine categories to enter:
? Best House or Flat Garden
? Best Pots and hanging baskets
? Best Community Garden
? Best Sheltered Court
? Best Fruit and Veg Edible Garden
? Best Newcomer
? Best Young Gardener
? Best Flower Display
? Best Eco Garden (must show the use of upcycling, recycling, planting of wildflowers, environmentally friendly).
Councillor Colin Hamilton, lead member for planning and housing at Charnwood Borough Council, said: “The garden competition is a fantastic way to celebrate all the hard work that our tenants put into their gardens.
“Year after year, the quality of entries is incredible, and I’m sure 2025 will be no different. Please consider entering one or more of the categories available.
“I would also advise entrants to take photos of their gardens throughout the year and consider submitting those photos alongside their applications, as I know the unpredictable nature of our weather can often disrupt our gardening plans.
“Keep enjoying your gardens, and I look forward to seeing your entries in the coming months.”
Entries for the tenant garden competition need to be submitted by Wednesday 30th April 2025 and judging will take place the week commencing Monday 16th June.
Entrants will be notified of their judging date closer to the time.
All category winners will receive High Street vouchers. The prizes are £100 for first place, £75 for second, £50 for third for each category, and all other entrants who don’t win will receive a small gift.
Winners will receive their vouchers and a certificate of their achievement at a special event later this year.
The Council has around 5,500 properties and the competition is one way of celebrating tenants’ pride in their homes and communities.
The online application form and terms and conditions for the competition can be found at https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/gardens.
Tenants can also request a paper application form by contacting the customer engagement team on 01509 634 679 or 01509 634 955 or by emailing involvement@charnwood.gov.uk.
