Fencing Project

The new fence is now completed thanks to the hard work of the Probation Service.

Introduction

In the summer of 2008 is was decided at an allotment meeting that something must be done about the boundary fence between the allotments and the Penwortham bypass. The increase in vandalism and theft affected many allotment holders and the low fencing did nothing to deter trepassers.

A working party was set up that consisted of both committee members and volunteers from allotment holders to determine if the fence could be raised and how it was going to be paid for.

Since then, Paul Pells has worked tirelessly to raise funds. So far, we have recieved generous contributions from the following organisations:

• Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund
• South Ribble Community Development Office
• Preston Central Area Forum
• Preston City Council Parks Department
• United Utilities
• Rotary Club (Preston South)
• NHS Central Lancashire (via Lancashire Wildlife Trust)
• Our own allotment funds
• Lancashire Locals (via County Cllr Tony Pimblett)

In addition we have recieved funds for crime prevention from Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC).

Thank you to all those who have provided funding.

We have recieved support from Preston City Council, South Ribble Borough Council, Lancashire Highways and United Utilities who all have an interest in the boundary fence, and are happy for us to go ahead with replacing the old fence.

We have established a working relationship with the Probation Service who are keen to help. They will be providing the labour to replace the fence and clear the large unused bramble covered space nearby. Future possibilities include helping to keep the general areas tidy and assisting with clearing unused plots ready for new tenants.