Thatcham Town Council welcomes new ‘green’ contractor to maintain its public spaces

Thatcham Town Council has appointed Scofell Commercial Landscapes to maintain its public spaces.

The new contract, which will run until 2028, will see the Chieveley-based company take responsibility for cleaning and maintaining Thatcham’s open spaces.

The town council said it was particularly impressed by the contractor’s commitment to sustainability.

And as part of the new partnership, the town council has installed an electric vehicle charging point on The Moors to enable Scofell’s team to use environmentally friendly vehicles while carrying out their duties.

Mayor of Thatcham Suzanne Adamantos said: “[Scofell]’s strong environmental values and local roots make them the perfect fit for Thatcham.

“We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on our town’s green spaces.”

A spokesperson from Scofell added: “As a company with team members who live in Thatcham, we take great pride in looking after the local area.

“We are excited to work alongside the council and the community to keep Thatcham’s public spaces clean, safe and environmentally friendly.”

Under the contract, Scofell will undertake a wide range of responsibilities including: grounds maintenance in council run parks and open spaces, litter collection and waste management, hedge trimming, shrub bed maintenance, grass cutting and pathway clearance and weed control.