Things you should do to make sure everyone stays safe on our allotments.  
 
If you spot anything you think may be a hazard or cause injury to other allotment users, please email allotments@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or call 01202 128 886. 

To help us make sure our allotment sites are safe, you should: 

• always lock the allotment gates when you arrive and leave the site 
• always keep chemicals in clearly marked containers and in a locked and secure store 
• follow HSE guidance on storing chemicals 
• never pour chemicals or other hazardous substances into other containers such as soft plastic drinks bottles 
• never get rid of old chemicals on your plot or pour into water courses as this can contaminate water and harm wildlife 
• keep stored amounts petrol for machinery to a minimum and make sure it’s always locked away 
• try to avoid having a bonfire on your plot  
• always keep pets under control and dogs on a lead 
• find out if you need a tetanus injection if you cut yourself while working on the allotment 
• keep hedges trimmed in line with the terms of your allotment agreement 
• cover the tops of garden canes with bottle lids or cartons to prevent injury 
• remember that a pond on your plot can be a drowning risk 
• keep your plot and its surroundings tidy and try to compost as much as you can to minimise landfill 
• report any damage to fences or gates by email or call 01202 128 886 
• contact the police and email allotments@bcpcouncil.gov.uk if you notice vandalism or theft from your allotment site.