Cllr Nicholas Coombes is lobbying to convert he remainder of the Lime Grove School site into allotments. The old playground alongside the new Rennie Close could be incorporated into the Canal Gardens site.

The Canal Gardens allotment site is very popular and Nicholas has already worked to speed the turnover of empty plots. Expansion into the neighbouring site could provide 50% more plots, helping more local people grow their own food.

A plan to convert the site had been stuck between council departments, but after Cllr Coombes’ intervention it is progressing again. The Liberal Democrat councillor in charge of Neighbourhoods is now involved in the project and is optimistic of a positive resolution.