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Plot Holder Information

Information for Plot Holders

Your allotment tenancy requires you to observe the site rules and ensure your plot is maintained and cultivated. Whether you are a new or existing plot holder, the following information sheets will prove vital in managing your allotment successfully:

Plot Holder Information Sheet

Sloping Allotments
Waste Disposal Information Sheet
Dos and Don'ts 

How Is the Income from Allotment Rents Used?

AVAA Trees, Shrubs & Hedges Policy

How to raise an issue:

1. Field Reps – for all most all issues including your plot, other peoples plots, the behaviour of other plot holders, events, deliveries, security, health and safety, water usage etc., you are asked to first speak to your Field Rep. They are:

  • Field 1 – Bill Knight (plot 24) - bill-knight@blueyonder.co.uk – 07771 933202
  • Field 2 – Jon Gulson (plot 47) -  jonnythewhale777@gmail.com – 0758 4667567
  • Field 3 – Lily McGroarty (Field 1 plot 14) - lilybloomfloral@gmail.com - 07936 177150
  • Field 4 – plots 96-113 - Mat Parry (Tip Field plot 11B) - matparry@hotmail.com – 07702 640450   
  • Field 4 - plots 80-95 - Tom Innocent (Field 4 83A) -  tominnocent@hotmail.co.uk - 07766 213320
  • Field 5 – Jonnie Brockwell (plot 25) - jonnie_bee@yahoo.com – 07977 172772
  • Field 6 & Tip Field – FIELD REP NEEDED- please get in touch at office@swcityfarm.co.uk if you're interested in this role

2. If they are unable to solve the issue, they will speak to the Allotment Committee and/or the Farm as appropriate and feedback the outcome or time frame in which an outcome may be reached.

3. If you have a concern with your Field Rep, you are asked to raise the issue in writing to the Office Manager, St Werburghs City Farm, Watercress Road, Bristol, BS2 9YJ.

4. If you have a complaint about the Farm, please follow our complaints procedure as listed here or available in hardcopy from the Farm Office. We will communicate the number of complaints filed, actions taken and outcome Allotment Committee meetings.

Plot rent

Annual rent amounts are determined by Bristol City Council.

Discounts and concessions are available for those in receipt of Pension Credit, Universal Credit or Housing Benefit. 

To confirm if you are eligible for a discount you can contact Bristol City Council Allotment Team on 0117 9223737 or speak to someone in the Allotments Team directly at Brunel House, St George’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5UY.
St Werburghs City Farm
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