Allotments being snapped up, council claims

Renewed interest has been shown in Welshpool’s allotments, according to the Town Council who developed them at a cost of over £23,000.

Despite initial interest that prompted the project to create the two allotment sites close to the hospital and behind Burgess Croft (picture), take-up has been slow with a recent council meeting seeing councillors air their disgruntlement.

But at this week’s Town Council Services and Properties Committee, Town Clerk, Anne Wilson, provided a more positive outlook.

“We are gradually letting them out and receiving more interest,” said Ms Wilson. “The Probation Service has taken a couple to grow vegetables for Meals on Wheels. We have just agreed with CREDU (Supporting Young and Adult Carers Limited) to take one on as well. 

“We are looking at other options but there are more people interested now since we put something out on Facebook.”

Back in May, it was reported to council that only three of the allotments had been taken, despite an initial waiting list of 30 people pre-Covid.

If you wish to take on an allotment, contact the Town Council.

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that a full plot will cost £100 for a one-off payment with £30 water fees, while a half plot is priced at £50 (£15 water).

However, if someone would rather pay monthly, it will cost £11.50 per month (£138 a year) along with the £30 water charge. The half plots are 12 payments of £5.75 and a £15 one-off water payment.