1.  Apply for an allotment

Rent an allotment through your council to grow your own fruit and vegetables – you can be allocated a plot or added to a waiting list.

https://www.gov.uk/search?q=allotments&tab=government-results

 

2.  The future of allotments

The Department for Communities and Local Government responds to suggestions that the review of local government’s statutory duties could threaten the future of allotments.

https://www.gov.uk/search?q=allotments&tab=government-results

 

3.  Potential funding for community green spaces

This document sets out the potential funding available to community and voluntary organisations to start either a food growing or community …

https://www.gov.uk/search?q=allotments&tab=government-results

 

4.  Updated link for ‘Selling allotment produce, is it legal, is it right?’

http://www.organiclea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sellingallotmentproduce.pdf

 

5.  Edible Essex Project Manager

Email: sophie.blythe@essexrcc.org.uk

http://edibleessex.org.uk/

 

6.  NSALG Regional Representative

Mrs. Karen Kenny

karen.kenny@homecall.co.uk

 

7.  Training officer for Essex ALC

Alison East – usually do training courses in Dunmow

alison.east@ealc.gov.uk

 

8.  Society of Local Council Clerks

Training officer: Helen Quick

They organise training throughout the Country. The Parish can access these if they are members; if they are not, for a higher fee.

Helen.Quick@slcc.co.uk