Managing Allotments in Local Authorities

£178+VAT (APSE members) £289+VAT (Non-members)

13/09/22(PM) + 14/09/22(PM)

Learn more about our in-house option, please contact Fiona Sutton-Wilson for details: fsuttonwilson@apse.org.uk

APSE has been delivering training for local authorities on the management of allotments for over 10 years. This course, which has been updated for the virtual classroom, will provide you with an understanding of legal and statutory responsibilities alongside practical advice and guidance on what is required from:

local authorities
allotment associations with devolved management responsibilities
allotment holders

The course will also consider the current issues facing the sector e.g. funding, water, waiting lists, costs and enforcement, shared use, self-management, and site safety plus much more.

Who Will Benefit?

Allotment Officers
Parks and Green Space managers
Officers responsible for allotments
Town clerks
Other Officers in allotments

The training is primarily designed for local authority officers with responsibilities for managing established portfolios of allotment sites and dealing with on-site problems. It will also be relevant for officers working with allotment associations with devolved management.

Learning Outcomes

Outline what is involved in managing allotments
Observe what is changing in the sector
Identify the roles and responsibilities of all parties
Recognise the wider impact of allotments on health and wellbeing
Interpret first-hand experiences from the sector
Illustrate practical day-to-day problems
Discuss best practice and good example models
Identify sources of signposting for additional help
Appreciate the tools and develop the self-confidence to manage allotments

Duration

This course is offered as a full day or as two half days.

Morning sessions: 09:00 Start 12:00 Finish

Afternoon sessions: 13:00 Start 16:00 Finish

This course will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. To access it you will need a WiFi connection or mobile data hotspot. Downloading Microsoft Teams to your laptop, desktop or smart device will give a better performance and greater functionality throughout the day. This highly interactive training includes a mixture of presentations, video conferencing, group work, games, quizzes and video.