After 50 years on my allotment, the council is bulldozing it for graves
- Posted on April 4, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
A decades-long community garden faces demolition as local authorities plan cemetery expansion in London. The proposed development would eliminate a cherished 120-year-old allotment space, threatening the livelihoods and recreational activities of longtime gardeners. With substantial public opposition from nearly 1,700 residents, the dispute highlights the tension between urban development needs and community preservation efforts in densely populated areas.
After 50 years on my allotment, the council is bulldozing it for graves
Richmond council plans to expand Teddington Cemetery into the 120-year-old allotments despite nearly 1,700 residents opposing the idea
