A report from the London Assembly's environment committee urges Mayor Sadiq Khan to collaborate with councils to increase the number of allotments in London, as current demand far exceeds supply. With 30,500 Londoners on waiting lists, the situation is dire, especially in boroughs like Camden where the wait can exceed 12 years. The committee highlights the disparity between inner and outer London allotments, recommending a review of food-growing sites to foster sustainability, community spirit, and access to healthy food. Children and families, often living in flats, could greatly benefit from such initiatives.
While Ealing has 60 separate allotments, Kensington and Chelsea has none, highlighting significant disparities in availability across inner and outer London.
Camden found the average wait for an allotment to be 12 years, emphasizing the urgent need for more accessible food growing opportunities in the area.
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