Derelict site transformed into allotment for community

FORMER DUMPING GROUND NOW PART OF 'GROW FOR THE FUTURE' PROJECT

- By PHILIP JAMES LYNCH Local democracy reporter

A SITE once plagued by fly tipping and litter in West London has been transformed into a community allotment site.

It is the latest derelict site taken on and replenished by Hounslow Council.

Earlier this year Westmacott Orchard was one of the first sites opened by the counci The new allotments are at Faggs Road North in Green Man Lane, Bedfont.

The area had been used as a "dumping ground" for household waste, including toys and furniture. A year of renovation work on the site ended on Wednesday (June 4), with planting expected to continue.

The space includes new allotment plots and a communal growing space which the council hopes will be utilised by community groups and schools. The site will offer growing sessions and the chance to learn about biodiversity.