Welcome to Midsomer Norton Allotment Association
On this site you will find out information on who we are, how we formed and how to apply for a plot as well as historical records of the allotments over the years.
The Allotment Association is currently managed by the following committee members –
Chair – Emma Abdullah
Treasurer – Simon Green
Site Officer – Sarah Smith
Secretary – Hayley Bird
Find out more about our committee by clicking here
Applying for a plot
Find out all you need to know about applying for an allotment plot here
Find us on Facebook!
Search Midsomer Norton Allotments or click below
https://www.facebook.com/MidsomerNortonAllotments
If you are an allotment holder join our private Facebook group –
Search MSN Allotment Holders or click below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/msnallotmentholders
The committee is aware of another public group that is not managed by the association under ‘Midsomer Allotments‘ but please note this group is open to anyone around the world and posts are public so not secure or private. The only official groups and page are mentioned above.
How the Community Allotments Association was formed
The initial agreement between the Council and the Midsomer Norton Allotment Association commenced on the 1st October 2012 until 30th September 2017. There are approximately 65 plots of varying sizes.
The allotment holders committee manages the day-to-day running of the allotments. This opens up the opportunity for the Association to apply for funding from other bodies to for example bulk-buy seed and plants etc. and to facilitate social events.
The Association invoices all tenants and collects all rent into its own bank account. An annual sum will then be paid on invoice to the Council for the following services:
- General maintenance of the access road, boundary fences, and car-parking areas
- Public Liability Insurance
- Provision and maintenance of the current water supply
- Payment of all rates and taxes as may be charged upon the Allotment Garden
- Provision of any necessary pest control measures
The Association manages the waiting list and allocates plots as available. The Association undertakes to manage the allotment gardens and paths between them, to maintain the code of conduct for allotment holders, and decide on any necessary transfer to new tenants. The financial year ends 30th September.
In return for the reduction in officer time spent managing the allotments, the invoice to the Association from the Council will amount to a sum that leaves the Association £500 a year.
Only those who live within the Midsomer Norton area are entitled to an allotment. Westfield and Radstock have their own allotment allocations.