Community Infrastructure Levy: In the last Post (No 7) we looked at the posssible impact of the community infrastructure levy (CIL) as a possible source of cash for new allotments (or even for extending or improving exsting sites). Alternatives are available.
Planning Obligations: A recent on-line report cited planning obligations as have been used to contribute in some way towards allotments at Manor Fields, Billinghurst (see link).
http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/local/150_homes_approved_for_billingshurst_1_3177691
Electricity Generation: A wind turbine generator (WTG) is the latest funding idea I have seen for allotmenteers. In this case it is suggested that the group install the WTG, receiving a capital contribution from the local authority. It is likely that surplus energy would be bought by the National Grid and the funds raised would be used to pay for such items as security cameras, metered water.
Lottery Funding: Twelve allotments at Meir are being partly funded by Big Lottery Fund. (See link:
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Allotments-plan-rubbish-dump-site/story-13655799-detail/story.html )
Ward Funding: Another tranche of capital for the Meir allotments was contributed by the Ward Councillors. I had heard of Ward funds but this is the first report which has come to my notice. (See above Link.)
Capital Fund: The Capital Fund of London is offering "landed" community groups (in any London Borough) a sum of £750 to start up allotments.
LEADER Grants: The European Agricultural Fund's programmes under the LEADER "banner"offers financial grants to rural community groups. Projects have included support for developing allotments. [See Post No 9.]
[Please note LEADER = Liaison Entre Action de Developpement del'Economie Rurale.]
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