Allotments
About Allotments
Allotments were once regarded as an important part of the war effort. Nowadays with the increase in housing requirements, allotments help people with little or no garden area to enjoy the taste of outdoor life and allow them to develop their green fingers!
There are eight allotment sites available in the Borough of Poole. The Alder Farm site is managed by the Alder Farm Allotments Association and the remainder by Continental Landscapes 
, the Council's grounds maintenance contractor:
Water is supplied in tanks at all sites during the growing season. Most sites are locked to aid security.
If you wish to have a Bonfire on your allotment please read our information.
Please note: there is a waiting list for all Council owned allotments. You must be a permanent resident within the Borough of Poole to be eligible for an allotment.
If you wish to apply to go onto the waiting list for an allotment, please complete the Allotments Waiting List form.
Maintenance of Allotments
The Grounds Maintenance Contractor (Continental Landscapes Ltd ) is responsible for:
- Managing the waiting lists
- Liaising with tenants and prospective tenants
- Providing and emptying skips (where provided)
- Collecting annual rent
- Inspecting sites and issuing malcultivation notices
- Advising tenants of rent increases
- General upkeep of site in liaison with Leisure Services
Leisure Services is responsible for:
- Determining annual adjustment in rents
- Issuing notices to quit due to non compliance with agreement/licence, malcultivation or non-payment of rent
- Providing funds for new and replacement facilities
- Developing the allotment sites with tenants and the Grounds Maintenance Contractor
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