Allotments

Blyth Town Council Allotment Sites

Blyth Town Council has responsibility for 10 allotment sites in Blyth.

Bolam Avenue
Boundaries for Bolam Avenue (opens in a new window)
Twentieth Avenue
Boundaries for Twentieth Avenue (opens in a new window)
Newsham Side Club (Left) + 23rd Avenue (Right)
Boundaries for Newsham Side Club and 2 3rd Avenue (opens in a new window)
Beatrice Avenue
Boundaries for Beatrice (opens in a new window)
Tenth Avenue
Boundaries for Tenth Avenue (opens in a new window)
Delaval Gardens
Boundaries for Delaval Gardens (opens in a new window)
Laverock Place
Boundaries for Laverock Place (opens in a new window)
Bebside
Boundaries for Bebside (opens in a new window)
Wensleydale Terrace
Boundaries for Wensleydale Terrace (opens in a new window)

- Bolam Avenue, Twentieth Avenue and 23rd Avenue sites are managed by Blyth Smallholdings and Allotment Association.

- Newsham Side Club and Beatrice Avenue (old) sites are managed by Newsham and New Delaval Allotment Association.

Are you interested in an allotment?

Please click the ‘Apply for an allotment’ . You will then need to complete the form along with the CAPTCHA in order for your request to be processed. We will get back to you with the next steps.

NB You must be resident in Blyth to apply for an allotment.

To apply for an allotment please click on the button below to skip to our online contact form. Allotments

Where are our allotment sites?

Discover Blyth Town Council allotments through our virtual map.

Allotment Map

Blyth Town Council allotment issues are dealt with by the Environment Committee.

Blyth Town Council Ends Allotment Fire Trial and Reinstates Seasonal Policy

Blyth Town Council has voted unanimously to end the trial that allowed year-round allotment fires and to reinstate the previous policy restricting burning to the months of October through March, with immediate effect.

At a meeting held on 16 October, councillors reviewed feedback from allotment holders, allotment associations, and residents with properties immediately bordering the town’s allotment sites. Members also considered the number and nature of complaints received during the trial period, many of which related to smoke nuisance and concerns about air quality and neighbourhood disturbance.

While some allotment tenants supported the flexibility offered by the trial, the council agreed that the impact on nearby residents outweighed the benefits of year-round burning. The decision means fires will once again be permitted only during the cooler months, when they are less likely to cause inconvenience.

Blyth Town Council thanked all those who took part in the consultation and emphasised that the decision aims to balance the needs of allotment tenants with the comfort of the wider community.

The Council is also encouraging tenants to continue composting garden waste wherever possible. Composting offers a sustainable alternative to burning, reducing smoke and carbon emissions while producing a rich, nutrient-filled soil conditioner that can be used to improve crops and soil health. By recycling organic waste in this way, gardeners can help protect the environment and maintain healthy allotment plots year-round.

Tenancy Agreement

Please click here to view a copy of the Tenancy Agreement (opens in a new window)

Partnership Agreement

If you are an allotment tenant and would like to take on a partner, or you already have a partner - please complete the below partnership agreement form and return it to us.

Partnership Agreement (opens in a new window)

Useful Information for Allotment Holders

Avian Influenza

Click here to read the Allotment Officer’s notice regarding the Avian Flu. Guidance regarding the Avian Influenza has also been released by the Government, please click here to read it. They have also released an information sheet on how to keep your birds safe, please click here to read it. These notices are posted on all allotment sites that have poultry.

Useful Documents to Help Allotment Holders

How to make free compost from vegetable scraps and garden cuttings - PDF File

Snail & Slug Control Wildlife friendly control methods - PDF File

Bee decline threatens our food and the countryside - WHAT’S UP WITH OUR HONEY BEES? - PDF file

Attracting bumblebees and making artificial bumblebee nest sites in the garden - PDF File

Hints and tips for attracting butterflies to the garden - PDF file

Ten tips for using water wisely in the garden - DOC file

Websites - open in new windows

www.nsalg.org.uk - National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners Limited

www.farmgarden.org.uk - Allotments Regeneration Initiative

www.nwt.org.uk - Northumberland Wildlife Trust

www.allotment.org.uk - General Link’s & Guidance

For more information on Allotments Click Here to return to the top of the page.

If you are interested in applying for an allotment please fill out the form below and our General Services Officer will get back to you.

Title

First Name

Surname/Family Name

Date of Birth

Address

Postcode

Contact Number

Work Number

Mobile Number

Email Address*

Site choice Please note: plot availability at Bebside is very rare.

Flexibility with this site choice

DATA PROTECTION
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) took effect from 25 May 2018. In order for Blyth Town Council to comply with the new regulations we must ask you to 'opt in' by giving your consent for your data to be used.

I consent to my personal data being held by Blyth Town Council and understand that it will only be used for allotment related purposes.

I consent to Blyth Town Council sharing my personal data with Blyth Smallholdings and Allotment Association and Newsham and New Delaval Allotment Association to be used for allotment related purposes.

* Please note - to ensure that this form is submitted by a human, you will need to tick the box above.
Your privacy is important to us. All information submitted will be used solely for the purposes of the subject matter you are reporting. To view our General Public Privacy and Data Protection policies, please Click Here.

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