Yate People! Can you help find suitable allotment spaces?

By jennifermoss | Thursday, May 27, 2010, 09:45

Plans to turn a section of

unused land into allotment space have been scrapped due to Yate Town Council

finally finding the land unsuitable. The list of green-fingered Yate residents

is ever growing and in these days of recession the idea of grow your own is

becoming more and more popular

An area of land on Stover Road was set aside to be turned into

allotments but has now been branded too dangerous to use by the council as

there is unsuitable access for pedestrians and vehicles.

There are over 30 people on the

waiting list for allotments in Yate and the town council is now asking for

people to nominate suitable spaces they could develop.

A steer group has been set up to

identify space in surrounding areas including Chipping Sodbury, Iron Acton,

Yate Rocks and other surrounding towns.

Are you waiting for an allotment

space or do you know of any suitable space for development? Let us know.

Can Yate People help solve the problem?

For more information visit Yate Town Council's website.

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my other half would love his own allotment
what about the land where rodford school when it is demolished ?

By SLPCFP at 15:59 on 17/03/11
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Does anyone know what the current wait time for an allotment is? Last I heard there was over a year long wait. Is that still the case?

By jean1510 at 19:16 on 06/02/11
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I agree, trampolines aren't particularly an efficient use of space. My parent's garden isn't big enough or suitable for growing much. Thats why I would like an allotment, I love to cook, so to have my own fruits and vegetables would be amazing! Not to mention having a hobby I could do outdoors, and retreat to when you want a peaceful few minutes to yourself! Its something to work at and be proud of, I think! Not just an extension of a play area. :/

By Emmastone at 01:10 on 04/02/11
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I agree, trampolines aren't particularly an efficient use of space. My parent's garden isn't big enough or suitable for growing much. Thats why I would like an allotment, I love to cook, so to have my own fruits and vegetables would be amazing! Not to mention having a hobby I could do outdoors, and retreat to when you want a peaceful few minutes to yourself! Its something to work at and be proud of, I think! Not just an extension of a play area. :/

By Emmastone at 01:10 on 04/02/11
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Is there a council board or group that overseas the use of allotment space? allotments should be for vegetables/plants only - not trampolines!

By jean1510 at 20:52 on 03/02/11
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