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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 (28/11/2023) -

Ford Lane - No Plots Available - Waiting list in place.
Hulme Street - No Plots Available - Waiting list in place.
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

2023 Plot Fees

Ford Lane - £40 per plot

Hulme Street - £ 40 per plot

Walker Street - £35 per plot

Bills for the 2023/24 period have been issued . The bills cover the rental of the plot from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.

Key deposit is £15 per key on all sites (£12 refundable upon return)

The 2023 allotment bills cover the plot rental from April 2023 to March 2024.

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Allotment bills for 2023 have now been issued - if you have not had yours - please contact your site warden

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

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.

Hulme Street

Ground Preparation for new facilities on the Hulme Street Allotment Site.

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New Drainage & Water points

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Removal of old open drain and trees

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New Water Pipes

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levelling of access track

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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..

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Bonfire party at Ford Lane

Unfortunately due to Covid-19 there has been no Bonfire party in 2020 and we will not be holding one in 2021 - Announcements about 2022 will come in due course.

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 Meetings

The site meetings are held Monthly (the first Saturday of every month) at the Ford Lane site. All plot holders and community partners are welcome to attend. Meetings Start at 10am. Due to covid-19 meeting have not been taking place due to social distancing requirements.

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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The Best Allotment Facilities in Crewe

Ford Lane Site

New Male & Female Toilet Facilities

New Male & Female Toilet Facilities on the Ford Lane Site thanks to a funding Grant from Cheshire East Council.
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Onsite Communal Water Harvesting

Onsite Communal Water Harvesting. Constucted by plot holder from materials donated by Kier Construction.
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New Site Shop

New Site Shop. Built by plot holders from recycled materials and Bricks donated by Kier Construction.
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Community & Charity Fund Raising Events

Community & Charity Fund Raising Events. We have raised money For SSAFA and Macmillan through coffee mornings, and celebrated the great get togher with support from Cheshire East Council.
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Award Winning Gardeners

Award Winning Gardeners at the 2017 Crewe Horticultural Show at Queens Park in Crewe.
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New Security Lighting

New LED security lighting added at the ford Lane Site.
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CCTV

CCTV on the Ford Lane site that has recently been upgraded to HD quality cameras.
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Brew Hut

Thanks to the National Lottery funding we have a secure meeting facility / Brew Hut for all of the plot holders to use.
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