Jeremy Corbyn Accuses Angela Rayner of Paving Over Britain’s Allotments Wednesday, August 6, 2025 corbyn rayner allotments housing government greenspaces community gardening mentalhealth development Jeremy Corbyn has reignited tensions with the Labour government by accusing Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner of facilitating the destruction of England’s treasured allotments. The former Labour leader strongly criticized … Read More
Britain's Most Controversial Allotments Secure Planning Permission Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More
Bath Council’s Attempt to Save Historic Allotments Fails as £1.4m Price Demanded Friday, June 13, 2025 allotments eviction bath combedown council community landowner negotiation petition agriculture sport The 64 holders of the Combe Down Allotments in Bath, a vegetable-growing site with a history dating back to 1894, have been given a stark warning: prepare for eviction by October 31st. The landowner has terminated the lease … Read More