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Allotments in Wymondham
P003057 - 29 April 2025 to 28 October 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Economy
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At a Glance
This petition concerning allotments in wymondham was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petitioners are concerned about the loss of allotment plots in Wymondham due to Anglian Water ending its lease agreement with the town council.
Action Requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Anglian Water to uphold its corporate responsibilities and support local communities, including the allotmenteers of Wymondham.
Key Facts
- Allotment lease ended by Anglian Water
- Loss of allotment plots in Wymondham
- Issue does not fall under DEFRA's remit
- Anglian Water is a private company
- Local authority responsibility to work with the company and provide alternatives
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
28 October 2025
Ben Goldsborough
Lab
South Norfolk
Presented
29 April 2025
Ben Goldsborough
Lab
South Norfolk
I rise to present a petition concerning the future of allotments in Wymondham, signed by 391 residents of South Norfolk. These signatures reflect the strength of feeling in the town about the importance of these much-loved growing spaces. The decision by Anglian Water to end the lease of this land risks tearing up decades of community gardening, friendship and pride. It is clear from the response of local people that this is not just about soil and sheds—it is about the social fabric of Wymondham. It is vital that this issue is brought before the House, so that those in positions of power understand what this land means to those who tend it.
The petition states:
The petition of residents of the constituency of South Norfolk,
Declares that the allotmenteers of Wymondham are saddened by the ending of the lease of the land by Anglian Water to Wymondham Town Council, which will result in the loss of allotment plots.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Anglian Water to uphold its corporate responsibilities to local people and areas, including the allotmenteers of Wymondham.
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