Bracknell

A new Bracknell ethical company has been launched to make the borough blooming marvellous.

Green Machine was officially launched on Monday, February 16, and will offer a quality gardening and maintenance service to Bracknell residents and businesses in the area. It also offers employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

The Bracknell company offers a range of services including grass cutting, weeding, shrub and hedge trimming, pruning and garden clearing at a competitive rate.

The reliable service will be headed up by a professionally trained landscaper who will oversee the team of employees some of whom have a disability but want to work and gain training.

Lesley Heale, Director of Social Care and Learning at Bracknell Forest Council, said: "This is an innovative scheme to not only make the borough look nice but to provide real employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities.

“As it is a not-for-profit organisation, any profit will be ploughed back into the company through training and equipment, or to set up other similar ventures.”

Cllr Dale Birch, Executive Member for Bracknell Adult Services, Health and Housing, said: "Green Machine will provide a great service to our community at a competitive rate.

"It also offers genuine employment to people with disabilities who wish to make a positive contribution to the community and get training and work-based skills."

If you would like to find out more, or to learn out the services offered by Green Machine visit their website www.green-machine.org.uk

Bracknell Forest Council