Calls to bring back a full-time allotments officer have been made repeatedly ever since the post was abolished back in 2014 as part of council budget cuts. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2565494...

An independent review of allotment provision in the Lancaster district has revealed how valuable these green spaces are to their communities. [link to report in comments] www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/lifestyle/ho...

Hereford Allotments and Leisure Gardeners (HALGS) was given permission earlier this year to take on the half-acre plot as allotments, now waiting planning decision re other features. www.herefordtimes.com/news/2563865...

There was a question in House of Commons about this on 24th Nov , I will share in replies below. #allotmentlife #🌱🇬🇧 www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/2565002...

Marketing team help out on community garden at Elms Farm Allotments [subscription article] www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/news/stanste...

For the Growing Togetherness group, which works with students and local volunteers to build community through gardening, the spring is both practical and symbolic. www.salfordnow.co.uk/2025/11/24/n...

All change in Penzance, with allotment rent increase www.penzance-tc.gov.uk/changes-to-a...

The charity has started spending the funds on upgrading a local allotment for its gardening club 👏 🐸🌻🐝🍅🦔🥦 dng24.co.uk/charity-prai...

Aviemore Community Allotments (AAA) is behind the plans which have been in the making for more than three years for the growing spaces in the grounds of Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital. www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/first-a...

“Whether you have an allotment plot, are on the waiting list or just have a keen interest in allotment gardening we’d love to hear from you.” www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/lifestyle/ou...

‘Currently the land is legally designated as allotment land. However, this part of Kingsway Park has never been used for allotments, it is the end field (pictured ) that has only ever been used for dog walking, playing football and other public uses.’ westbridgfordwire.com/plans-for-no...

I don’t usually give my opinion on council decisions: This one is 20 years behind policy trends re ponds on allotments, plenty of guidance available and council could have sought advice from NAS and other councils. NAS run regional Allotment Officer Forums 🐸 www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/2563162...

Charity buys land from farmers and landowners to tackle UK allotment shortage www.farmersguide.co.uk/business/pla... #farmers #farming

At the meeting on November 10, councillors discussed a recommendation to close the allotment waiting list until it decreases to around 60, whether that's due to people being provided plots when available or deciding to take their name off the waiting list. www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/2562269...

Resident Hilda Swain, age 90, said: “I'm really looking forward to growing my own vegetables again. I used to run a shop in Leicester, so getting back into gardening feels nostalgic” 👏 🌻🐸🥦🍅🦔 www.portsmouth.co.uk/community/na...

Brookfield Allotment Association team has already completed some work to improve the site and attract more tenants: a new BBQ and seating area, more planters and boxes, a new pond area and more than 100 trees planted to create a natural woodland 👏👏 thenantwichnews.co.uk/2025/11/11/n...

Those who use the town’s allotments but live outside the parish boundary have been served notices saying they can no longer use the sites www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2561070...

Mr Sharp said all grapes from different gardens and allotments were welcomed for the community wine, which he described as "very democratic" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A charity has secured support from the Scottish Land Fund for the land purchase, so that allotments can be created. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sheds have been broken into with items taken including axes, petrol, bolt cutters and crowbars, though nothing of high value has been taken. There also has been an incident where one of the sheds at the allotment was set on fire. www.nwemail.co.uk/news/2560156...

Councillor suggests “the council should not allow access ‘out of the goodness of our hearts’ and instead we ‘would want to do it on a commercial basis for the benefit of the people of Uppingham'.” #allotmentlife www.lincsonline.co.uk/rutland/news...

"The allotment will give our students the chance to experience the full journey from seed to plate, encouraging independence, teamwork, and a real sense of achievement." www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2560290...

Stoney Road Allotments are a rare surviving example of Coventry’s early 20th-century heritage. Laid out from 1853 onwards, the site is now a Grade II* Registered Park and Garden. hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/c...

“The space has already had several positive outcomes for our patients. “Many have moved on to volunteering opportunities in the community as well as developing their own garden space at home.” #allotmentlife #🌱🇬🇧 www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/community/ha...

The North Outfall Allotment Association held a pumpkin sale on Saturday, 28th October, offering a variety of pumpkins along with hot food and drinks to support the project 🎃 www.yourharrogate.co.uk/local-news/h...

"It is heartbreaking - you put a lot of work into it," #allotmentlife www.edp24.co.uk/news/2557269...

“The smiles say it all — years of waiting and hard work have finally come to fruition.” 👏⭐️🥳 www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2555963...

The allotment hosted two popular musical events: "Each one of our volunteers has made a tremendous contribution in keeping the allotment well-maintained and well-watered this summer. I’m very grateful for their hard-working team spirit." 👏👏👏 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2556626...

“We know how valuable access to green spaces can be for wellbeing, and we hope everyone involved in the community allotment gains a real sense of joy from it.” 🌻🐝🥦🦔🍅🎉 www.exetertoday.co.uk/news/local-n...

“The allotment, where children will grow vegetables and share the produce with their local community, encourages young people to live out their faith through care for others and stewardship of the Earth.” www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...

Here’s the story via BBC, no graphic image in this version #allotmentlife www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bloom has received £269k in funding from The National Lottery across the past four years, enabling hundreds of women and non-binary people to take care of their mental health and wellbeing, learn about flowers and gardening and feel less isolated. #allotment life www.thestar.co.uk/news/sheffie...

Horror as almost two dozen chickens killed in Manchester allotment. (Warning: graphic image in article) www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

Sown and Grown Allotments group, run by Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service won the Environmental award 👏 caerphilly.observer/news/1054191...

The idea for the vegetable plot came from Shaun England, a machine operator at the mill, who suggested turning the unused land into an allotment for colleagues. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2555441...

Allotments have changed a lot since 1985, yet we shouldn’t forget the people who kept them going through the years of low demand, without them we wouldn’t have as many allotments as we do now 👏 www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2554240...

“It is designed so that the creation of the gardens will promote community cohesion and contact between residents of all abilities in the newer and older parts of the town.” #allotmentlife #🌱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/allotme...

“…an excellent open day…which saw people of all ages learning a great deal of knowledge of how to grow items which can be of valuable use. The event was a great success and saw many lone parent families in the area having a great time.” #allotmentlife 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌱 www.centralfifetimes.com/news/2555046...

“Twenty-seven allotments have been broken into, plus our Roger Beach Community Shed, where all our communal items have been taken. That’s the place where we keep all of our equipment, plus the maintenance stuff in the area as well. www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-o...

The scheme aims to plant trees, hedges and wildflowers in publicly accessible green spaces, including Allotments, enhancing biodiversity in areas which may not have previously had access to funding, and improving local health and wellbeing. www.stratford.gov.uk/news/press.c...

Allan and Daniel Young nurture giant vegetables at their allotments in Southampton and have done so for years, but they have just grown their largest and personal best giant pumpkin weighing 1,588.5 pounds. www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2553383...

Upcoming winter gatherings provide warmth, companionship, and creativity during the colder months, while laying the groundwork for next year’s outdoor allotment sessions, where participants can reconnect with nature, food, and each other. www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/...

Aspatria Town Council confirmed that chickens and ducks have died on different allotment plots at the site, prompting contact with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), who are now investigating a possible disease outbreak. www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2553600...

Pick the last of the Allotment tomatoes and start thinking about #SeedSwap events early in 2026. Help biodiversity! I’m helping out at this one, they’re a lovely bunch of folk. The fabulous @pumpkinbeth.bsky.social keeps a calendar, please follow Beth for your local events.

“Nottingham is our home, and our year of giving is all about shining a light on the small charities and community groups that make a huge difference right here on our doorstep.” #allotmentlife #CorporateSocialResponsibility www.chad.co.uk/community/pa...

There was no suitable location with an electricity supply available out at Warmsworth Allotments. Now there is a solar powered defibrillator. www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...

Previously, Knighton Mayor Councillor Tom Taylor said there is about a three foot gap from the edge of a building and if someone fell down there they would be down there until someone found them. #allotmentlife #councils www.shropshirestar.com/news/environ...

Councillors have agreed to look at schemes to help conserve water on a set of town allotments where rows over its usage have seen plot holders almost coming to "fisticuffs". www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/2552640...

Thank you National Allotment Society for producing Allotment Christmas Cards, that’s me sorted well in advance. These are a v limited edition to test the market. There is a calendar too, photos of best plots. Email orders only, details in comments.

North Yorkshire Police said it has increased patrols around the Scarcroft Road Allotments and Hospital Fields Allotments in York where the incidents took place. www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2552616...