We are community managed allotment sites in Crewe, Cheshire. The sites we manage are Ford Lane, Hulme Street & Walker Street Allotments. We have approximately 160 plots across the three sites.
* The sites previously operated as Ford Lane & Hulme Street Allotment Association
Plot Vacancies (07/02/2025) -
- Ford Lane - No Plots Available - Waiting list in place.
- Hulme Street - No Plots Available - a few plots available.
- Walker Street - No Plots Available - Waiting list in place .
We have large waiting lists in place for each site, as and when plots become available we will contact the person who has been waiting longest. it is not possible to tell you how long you will be on the list for, and we will not provide running commentaries on list positions.
As per the agreement with the council - plots are for residents within the Crewe Town Council boundaries.
Site Wardens for the sites are as follows and should be the first point of contact for any queries:
Hulme Street - Jon Roberts / Colin Martin
Ford Lane - Paul Kelly / Badger Brookes
Walker Street - Badger Brookes
2025 Plot Fees
Ford Lane - £40 per plot
Hulme Street - £ 40 per plot
Walker Street - £45 per plot
Bills for the 2025/26 season will be issued after 1st April 2025. Due to increased site running costs there will be an increase of fees.
Key deposit is £15 per key on all sites (£12 refundable upon return)
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The site warden will try to issue your bill in person - if we cant catch-up with you it will be posted.
Water Usage On Sites
Due to increased water bills and usage - Water usage may be restricted across sites. The use of hosepipes is not permitted on any of our sites. Water on our sites is provided by the Co-operative and is managed by the use of push taps. Tenants are encouraged to harvest and use rain water, with a minimum of 2 water butts per plot. The full water policy is detailed in the site handbook and forms part of all tenancy agreements.
Ford Lane Site Improvements
Funding from Crewe Town Council has enabled the Cooperative to proceed with the new new fencing at the Ford Lane & Underwood lane end of the site..
Hulme Street Funding
Cheshire East Council has confirmed S106 funding has been approved for Hulme Street Allotments. This will enable the site to get the long awaited toilet block and canteen facilities, like plot holders enjoy at Ford Lane. Other facilities like CCTV and improved site drainage are also planned.
Ford Lane Works
Plot holders have been busy on the Ford Lane site with a digger to trench all of the power cables and water pipes at the Ford Lane end of the site.
The digger has also been used to lay utilities for the second toilet block at the Under Wood Lane end of the site. Both toilet units are in full operation.
Mayoral Visit to Ford Lane Site
The Cheshire East Mayor has visited the Ford Lane site to open the new toilet facilities that were partly funded by Cheshire East. The Mayor met with plot holders and had a full tour of the site. Refreshments were provided by the plot holders.
Site Leases
Crewe West End Allotments LTD has signed a lease with Crewe Town Council for the three allotment sites.
Site Funding
Funding for the three sites is being provided by Crewe Town Council to address the lack of secure fencing at Walker Street & Ford Lane Sites.
Hulme Street has funding allocated by Cheshire East Council and S106 Money.
Ford Lane Shop
The allotment shop on Ford Lane has re-opened for allotment holders. It stocks a comprehensive range of fertilisers and gardening sundries.
The shop is ran by June Stanley who is a plot holders on the Ford Lane Site.
The shop is open Saturday and Sunday mornings between 10:00 - 12:00
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