🥕 Wheaton Aston Platinum Jubilee Allotments – Growing Together!
We’re delighted to operate Broadholes Lane Platinum Jubilee Allotments — a fantastic community resource now up and running in Wheaton Aston!
🌱 About the Allotments
The Parish Council has transformed the site off Broadholes Lane into a modern and vibrant allotment space for local gardeners and growers. After years of planning, fundraising and groundwork, the allotments were officially opened in August 2024 and have already become a thriving community garden space.
The allotments were established following a strong level of interest from residents and a clear desire for more community growing space in the parish. Parish councillors, the Clerk and volunteers worked together over several years to secure funding, manage the project and deliver the site — and we’re very grateful to everyone involved for making it a reality.
Plot holders have created a welcoming community, sharing tips, tools and even communal facilities like a picnic table, plant-share area and large compost bin — all helping to foster neighbourly support and collaboration.
💰 How the Project Was Funded
The allotments were made possible through a combination of:
External grant funding — including rural prosperity and community support funds, which helped make the allotments financially viable.
Parish Council project management and support throughout the planning and build stages.
Strategic use of Section 106 contributions from local developments where appropriate.
Thanks to careful planning and funding efforts over several years, the project reached delivery without placing undue strain on the parish precept.
📋 Joining the Waiting List
Plots at the Broadholes Lane allotments have been in high demand since opening, and all current plots are now let. A waiting list is in place for anyone interested in joining the allotments or being offered a plot as they become available.
To join the waiting list:
Contact the Parish Council — either by phone or email (details below).
Provide your name, address and contact details, and confirm you are happy to be added to the list.
Priority is given to parish residents, with applicants outside the parish considered if no parish residents are waiting.
As plots become available we’ll contact people on the waiting list in order — so please make sure your contact details are up to date.
📞 Contact Details
Lapley, Stretton & Wheaton Aston Parish Council Office FF-028, The Business Hub Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Staffordshire, WV8 1PE
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 01902 842556
