Lockdown prompts rush for allotments in North East Lincolnshire

North East Lincolnshire has seen a surge in the number of new allotment-holders during coronavirus lockdown.

Between April and June, 80 new plot-holders joined the area’s allotments, compared to 20 new plot-holders that joined during the same period last year, according to North East Lincolnshire Council.

Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport, said: “It’s fantastic to see local people have chosen to re-connect with nature and try their hand with an allotment plot during the Covid-19 lockdown.

“As a former plot-holder myself, I’m fully aware of the benefits having an allotment plot can bring alongside the amazing community spirit. It’s great to see allotments still have a role to play for local people.

“I would urge anyone who enjoys the outdoors, would like to improve their health and wellbeing, or even just would like to try growing their own produce to get in contact with the allotment service today.”

North East Lincolnshire Council owns the following allotments, which are managed by the council’s regeneration partner, ENGIE:

Carr Lane Allotments, Cleethorpes – entrance off Lestrange Street and Beeley Road
Littlecoates Allotments, Grimsby – entrance off Lister Street
Peaksfield Allotments, Grimsby – entrance off Weelsby Avenue
Saltings Allotments, Grimsby – entrance off Littlefield Lane
Springfield Allotments, Scartho – entrance off Springfield Road
Weelsby Allotments, Grimsby – entrance off Garton Grove
Winchester Allotments, Grimsby – entrance off Laceby Road

There are allotment plots available now in North East Lincolnshire. If you would be interested in taking one on, would like to visit one and get a feel for it, or simply find out more, get in touch with the council’s allotments team on (01472) 324646.

For more information or to apply, visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/allotments

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