Transformation at County Durham Allotments

Volunteers have tidied up an allotment site, so it is ready for a new lease of life in the spring.

Wheatbottom Allotments in Crook, County Durham, needed sprucing up after several plots fell into a state of disrepair.

believe housing asked contractor Orbis to help, ensuring its contract to clear empty homes before new customers can move in achieves social value for local communities.

Employees from the Seaham-based business voluntarily worked on the site for two days, clearing it of rubbish including old patio doors, pallets, and a bathtub.

Previous gardeners had intended to use most of the items, but they were no longer wanted and had become an eyesore. The site now looks a lot smarter and will be more manageable for allotment holders.

Group of six people—four children in red jackets and two adults, one in a black suit and one in a bright pink coat—standing on a paved path in front of a wooden gazebo. A red ribbon is in front of the entrance to the gazebo and the woman in the bright pink coat is holding scissors to cut the ribbon. The outdoor area features green grass, autumn trees with yellow leaves, and picnic tables in the background.
Community, News, Social value | October 2025

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