Uneven paving in garden

[laneebanana]

Hi all,
we have just moved into a flat where in the past someone has paved the garden completely.
I have no problem with paving as such, (ccos we're not really in to gardening) but it is very uneven. There is also a manhole cover to water pipes that is raised about 4-5 inches above everything else.
Obviously the whole area is a trip hazard, for both us and grandchildren so need to sort it out asap.
The slabs have been cemented in place.
Bearing in mind that we are pensioners and don't have a lot of money - Any ideas?

 

[gregers]

worth a short but do your local council have a dept where they can help or advise?,ie community service etc .