Chobham & West End Allotment Action Group

15/06/2026

Please support our neighbours at Frimley by signing this petition.

Another example of a charity selling land that was bestowed to the community Al Pinkerton

27/05/2026

We popped down to the Red Lion Road allotments this weekend. It was lovely to see the allotment holders on site, all busy working away — such a peaceful atmosphere.

The reason for the visit was to look at this parcel of land between the dog agility area and the allotments, which appears to have been left completely overgrown, despite there being a long waiting list for allotments in Chobham.

At the moment, those who are able to drive are being pushed towards the already jam-packed West End allotments, while this piece of land sits unused.

We have guesstimated that you could get easily 10-15 plots here.

It does raise the question, why? when demand is clearly there, why is this land not being utilised for additional allotment space for local resident as it was outlined for

Charity Commission

23/05/2026

The FULL hearing for the West End Alms Houses application by The Chobham Poor Allotments Charity (Charity No. 200154) has now confirmed what many residents have been saying since May 2024.

The hearing starts at 38 minutes 30 seconds

The proposal for 6 one-bedroom almshouses has been REFUSED.

During the hearing, significant concerns were raised regarding:
• The integrity of the Thames Basin Heath SPA
• The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017
• Potential adverse effects on protected conservation areas and species

The committee heard that there is a presumption against new residential development within the 400m SPA buffer zone.

Many in the community are now asking:
Why was so much charitable money spent pursuing an application that appeared to face major policy and environmental barriers from the outset?

Residents continue to believe those funds could have been better directed towards:

🌿 Local projects
🌿 Support for those in need
🌿 Allotments and green spaces
🌿 Community benefit within Chobham

This has never just been about one application.
It is about transparency, priorities, and protecting community assets for future generations.

Link here.

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22/05/2026

The Alms Houses project proposed by Chobham Poor Allotment Charity, which has reportedly involved £1000’s of charity investment funds, has been REFUSED planning permission.
More details to follow.

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The community deserves transparency.

19/05/2026

We have been approached by a TV producer for a well-known programme investigating growing concerns around allotments and community green spaces being sold, closed, reduced, or left unused by charities and councils.

This is no longer just a local issue.
We are hearing from people across the UK who feel their communities are losing valuable green space without proper consultation or transparency.

🌿 Have you:
• Lost an allotment?
• Been left on a waiting list while land sits empty?
• Seen community land sold off?
• Been affected by decisions made behind closed doors?
• Fought to protect green spaces in your area?

We would love to hear your story.

Whether you are an allotment holder, campaigner, local resident, or community group — your experience could help shine a light on what is becoming a growing national issue.

📩 [email protected]

📬 Please message us privately or comment below.

Together, we can help protect the spaces our communities need.

06/05/2026

REMINDER – VOTE TOMORROW (THURSDAY 7 MAY)
SAVE OUR GREEN SPACES AND ALLOTMENTS.

Just a quick reminder that the Chobham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum is taking place tomorrow, alongside the local elections.

This is an important opportunity for residents to have a direct say in how our area develops in the future, including:

👉 Housing mix
👉 Parking
👉 Protection of green spaces
👉 The overall character of the village

If more than 50% of votes are in favour, the plan will be adopted and used to guide future planning decisions.

Every vote really does matter.

🗳️ If you can, please take a few minutes to vote tomorrow and make your voice heard.

It helps shape housing, parking & green spaces in our village.
Takes a few minutes EVERY vote counts 🌿

05/05/2026

DONT FORGET TO VOTE THIS THURSDAY – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE
TO
SAVE OUR ALLOTMENTS AND GREEN SPACES FROM BEING SOLD.

You saw it this weekend.

A village full of life.
People coming together.
Community at its best.

Now ask yourself this:

Who is protecting that?

Because behind the scenes, decisions are being made that affect:

👉 Our allotments
👉 Our green spaces
👉 Our community land

And once those decisions are made… they can’t be undone.

This Thursday isn’t just another vote.

👉 It’s about accountability
👉 It’s about transparency
👉 It’s about protecting what belongs to the community

If you want change you have to show up.

🗳️ Vote this Thursday
🌿 Protect our green spaces
💙 Be part of the decision

04/05/2026

What a day. 💙
Today’s carnival was absolutely jam-packed the streets were full, the atmosphere was incredible, and the whole village came together in the way it should.

From the music and dancing, to the children, the floats, the laughter… this is what community really looks like.
But days like today are also a reminder of something bigger.

👉 These moments only happen because we have spaces to come together
👉 Because we have a village people feel part of
👉 Because we still have our shared green spaces and community land

And that’s exactly why protecting them matters.
Our allotments and green spaces are not just pieces of land they are part of the heartbeat of this village. They bring people together, just like today did.

So what happens when we don’t have this land anymore?
The space disappears… and with it, so does the opportunity.

👉 Fewer places for communities to gather
👉 Fewer events like today’s carnival
👉 Less connection between people
👉 Less access to growing food and outdoor wellbeing
👉 And slowly… the heart of the village starts to fade

Because once it’s gone it’s gone.
You can’t replace history.
You can’t recreate community land once it’s been lost.
And days like today?

They become harder, smaller… or disappear altogether.
This isn’t about looking back — it’s about protecting the future.
Let’s keep standing together, just like we did today. 💙🌿

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👉 If you’ve been affected or want to support, please get in touch
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29/04/2026

🌱 Shared With Us by a Supporter… 🌱

WHY CANT WE DO THIS WITH THE LAND THATS NOT BEING USED

We were recently sent this newspaper article about the “Growing Together” project at Linkable allotment a scheme supporting young adults through gardening, learning, and community connection.

First and foremost…
👉 This is a fantastic initiative
👉 Supporting people with additional needs is something we fully support

But it does highlight a bigger issue that many in our community are already feeling…
🌱 Shared With Us by a Supporter… 🌱

We were recently sent this newspaper article about the “Growing Together” project at Linkable allotment a scheme supporting young adults through gardening, learning, and community connection.

First and foremost…
👉 This is a fantastic initiative
👉 Supporting people with additional needs is something we fully support

But it does highlight a bigger issue that many in our community are already feeling…

❓ If projects like this can be supported, why are local residents struggling to access allotments?

We are hearing from people who:
• Are stuck on waiting lists
• Are being offered smaller, overcrowded plots
• Or are being asked to travel outside their own parish

All while:
🌿 Land locally remains unused and overgrown
🌿 Community green spaces are under pressure
🌿 And questions are still being left unanswered

This is not about criticism of this project it’s about consistency and fairness.

There should be room for everyone.

✔ Support for community initiatives
✔ Fair access for local residents
✔ Better use of available land

📣 Have you been affected?
We want to hear your experience.

📩 [email protected]

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24/04/2026

“ I live in Chobham, but my allotment is in West End… why? ”

This is my experience as a Chobham resident and allotment holder and I know I’m not alone in asking this.

Why are residents being placed outside their own parish,
while there appears to be land locally that is unused and growing over?

At the same time, we’re seeing:

🌿 Increased demand for allotments
🌿 Smaller plots being allocated
🌿 People travelling further to access them

This isn’t about complaining it’s about asking reasonable questions.

Wouldn’t it make more sense to look at how available land is being used,
so more people can grow within their own community?

👉 Have you been affected by this?
We would really like to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]

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👉 Share this to help reach others in the community

Together, we can ask the right questions and push for clarity. 🌿