The council said it “had to make a number of difficult decisions” and had reviewed services it was not legally obliged to provide.
“We fully recognise that the handyperson service has provided valuable support to some residents, and we do not take this decision lightly. However, we have decided that we will not be renewing the current contract,” the council said.
Handyperson Services costs about £163,000 a year in total, which includes the money that district councils contribute.
Melanie Pittock, the charity’s chief executive, said it was “going to do everything in our power to keep the service going”.
Hewish, who has been with the service for nearly four years, said jobs can range from adjusting cupboards and fitting shelves to adjusting toilet seats and checking for hazards.
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