Allotments
Allotments are provided to enable residents of Uckfield to have access to space where they can grow produce for their consumption, whilst enjoying the social aspects of allotment gardening in a green and healthy environment. The Council supports the use of environmentally friendly methods and promotes rain harvesting systems, such as water butts.
Sites are provided at the following locations:
Plots vary in size and all sites have a water supply.
PRICING
Fees and charges from 1 April 2026
This is remaining at £2.41 per 15 square metres from 1 April 2026, with a 20% discount on plot rental for over-60s.
These fees are subject to additional water charges and a £15 administration fee per plot.
The deposit for 2026/27 will remain at £52.00.
Should you be interested in renting an allotment, please contact the Council Offices or email allotments@uckfieldtc.gov.uk to add your name to the waiting list.
Please find a blank copy of the Allotment Rules & Regulations for reference.
Fees and Charges from 1 April 2027
There will be changes to the fees and charges for renting allotment plots from 1 April 2027.
At the Environment and Leisure meeting on 24th November 2025, members agreed to a proposed increase to the Allotment fees and charges from April 2027, calculated at the rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) at that time, plus 1%, along with a standard administration fee of £16.
This change will take effect from 1 April 2027. Existing plot holders do not need to take any action now, but we are providing 12 months’ notice of this change.
Notice to all Allotment Holders
CARPETS must NOT be used for weed control on allotments.
Allotment Competition 2025
Uckfield Town Council, in association with Staverton Nursery
We were delighted that Staverton Nursery continued to sponsor the Allotment Competition for 2025.
Continuing with the new rule
For 2025, we continued with the new rule whereby anyone who had won a category in the previous two allotment competitions was unable to enter that category.
This is similar to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) approach at its flower shows, and we hope it encourages new or novice allotment holders to feel they have a better opportunity of winning.
Judging took place during the first and second weeks of July, and winners were notified shortly after judging.
Winners
The winners of the allotment competition were announced at the Allotment Conference held on 10 September 2025 in the Civic Centre.
Overall Winner – name added to plaque held in Civic Centre
Caroline Bunker
Best Kept Allotment – £25 voucher for each winning allotment (£10 for runner-up)
Bell Lane – Tom & Rebecca Merchant
Bird in Eye – Dragos Cismas
Framfield Road West – Chris Scraba
Framfield Road East – Caroline Bunker
Ridgewood – Amy Graves & Claire Harrison
West Park – Louise Tennant
Most Improved
Bell Lane – Vic Oliver
Bird in Eye – Liz West
Framfield Road West – Alex Harold
Framfield Road East – Heather Berry
Ridgewood – Ian Scutt
West Park – Will Humphries
Best Newcomers
Bell Lane – Stephen West
Bird in Eye – Rebecca Lee & Buzz Page
Framfield Road West – Michael Prendergast
Framfield Road East – Zacc & Bridget Kauma
Ridgewood – Alisa Szymanska
West Park – Sarah Brown
Ecological Award – £25 voucher
Phil Manning
Children’s Award – £25 voucher
Leon Szymanska
Scarecrow Competition
Overall Winner – Basket of goodies
Carole Walden
Children’s Award
Georgia, Jacob (8), and Mum (Lealands Drive) – with their brilliant “LEGOMAN scarecrow”.
Business Competition Winner
Uckfield Community Fridge (The Source) – with “Mary Poppins” (cleverly titled “Pop-in” and see us).
Household Competition Winner
Wendy Tagg (Manor Park) – for “Lady Tatty Flower”, a floral scarecrow who drifts around the garden gathering herbs and seed heads.
Allotment Competition 2024
Uckfield Town Council, in association with Staverton Nursery
We were very pleased that Staverton Nursery continued to sponsor the Allotment Competition for 2024.
Judging took place during the first and second weeks of July, and winners were notified shortly after judging.
Winners
The winners of the allotment competition were announced at the Allotment Conference held on 11 September 2024 in the Civic Centre.
Best Kept Allotment – £25 voucher for each winning allotment (£10 for runner-up)
Bell Lane – Mr. Coleman
Bird in Eye – Mrs. S. Read
Framfield Road West – Andrew & Mary Ford
Ridgewood – Ian Scutt
West Park – Janet Snow
Overall Winner – name added to plaque held in Civic Centre
Phil Manning
Ecological Award – £25 voucher
Heather Berry
Children’s Award – £25 voucher
Casey Harrison-Graves
Maya Kala Vilar
Scarecrow Award – Basket of goodies
Joelle Jeffery
Allotment Competition 2023
Uckfield Town Council in association with Staverton Nursery
We were very pleased that Staverton Nursery agreed to sponsor the Allotment Competition again for 2023. We worked with the judges to introduce some changes to the categories this year, including a new Scarecrow Award, and retained the entry form for both the adults and children’s awards.
Winners
The winners of the allotment competition were announced at the Allotment Conference held on 20 September 2023 in the Civic Centre.
Best Kept Allotment – £25 voucher for each winning allotment (£10 for runner-up)
Bell Lane – Phil Castell
Bird in Eye – Katie Clarke
Framfield Road West – Chris Scraba
Ridgewood – Annette Butler
West Park – No entries received
Overall Winner – name added to plaque held in Civic Centre
Chris Scraba
Ecological Award – £25 voucher
Christina Gardner
Children’s Award – £25 voucher
Isabelle Tobys
Scarecrow Award – Basket of goodies
Gerald Bailey
