Regeneration
Two more allotments in Walsall get facelift through Towns Fund
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Walsall Council has delivered new improvements to allotments at the Broad Lane and Blakenall Lane sites.
The works, funded through the Government’s Town Deal, are part of a wider campaign to regenerate local neighbourhoods and create healthier, more connected communities.
“ Walsall’s allotments are treasured by local residents, especially those without outdoor space of their own. These sites are more than just places to grow food -they’re spaces where people can socialise, unwind, and improve their mental and physical wellbeing. By investing in better communal facilities and infrastructure, we’re helping more people access the benefits that allotment gardening offers “
These latest upgrades build on earlier improvements completed at Grenfell Road and Sneyd allotments earlier this year.
At Broad Lane Allotments, the council has resurfaced the driveways to improve accessibility for plot holders and visitors. A new perimeter fence has been installed to enhance the security of the site. A key feature of the upgrade is the construction of a new communal cabin, which offers a warm and welcoming space for members to relax, take shelter in poor weather, and connect with one another.
With comfortable seating and a shared indoor area, the cabin is expected to strengthen the sense of community at Broad Lane, encouraging social interaction, knowledge sharing, and a supportive environment for gardeners of all experience levels.
In addition, the council has installed seven new standpipes to improve water access across the site and built a secure, lockable storage shed.
Meanwhile, at Blakenall Lane Allotments, the council has also resurfaced the driveways to make the site safer and easier to navigate. New metal fencing has been installed along the driveways, and a robust metal storage shed has been built for plot holders.
“ On behalf of the association, I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in all the work that has been done on both sites. The new driveways have made the allotments more accessible for the elderly and anyone with disabilities, and the tearoom has also enabled the community to come together. A big thank you to the council’s healthy spaces community officer, Mark Hickman, whose work on these projects has been greatly appreciated by all plot holders. “
The improvements are part of Walsall’s Town Deal programme, which is unlocking investment to regenerate key areas of the borough, ensuring that the benefits of funding are felt directly in communities across Walsall.
“ Our Towns Fund investment is helping us respond directly to what local communities value most. These allotment improvements are a great example of how relatively small changes — better infrastructure, safer spaces, more social facilities — can have a big impact on people’s daily lives. It’s a quiet but powerful form of regeneration that supports wellbeing, sustainability, and community spirit. “
Earlier in the programme, the council completed improvement works at Grenfell Road Allotments, including the installation of a fully accessible toilet block at the end of 2024. The facility includes extra space to accommodate changing needs and make the site more inclusive. Sneyd Allotments has also benefited from similar investment this year.
