Disused community polytunnel gets makeover

A community polytunnel in Walsall that lay disused for a decade has been given a makeover.

The work at Grenfell Allotments included removing vegetation, groundwork to make the site accessible for wheelchairs and a new path.

It was delivered through Walsall Council's Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, which meant it was delivered at no cost.

"The work, including improvements to the wheelchair accessibly of the site, is such an important part of the project, something everyone involved should be proud of," said councillor Gary Flint, portfolio holder for health and wellbeing.

"The polytunnel will now serve as another brilliant communal space in our borough."

Following the work, the polytunnel will be recovered, which will be paid for through the towns fund.

The work included help from construction company The BCS Group and builders merchants Travis Perkins.

"A special thank you to each member of the team for their hard work and efforts in making this community project a reality," said Luana Bills from The BCS Group.

"Everyone's willingness to come together has transformed a once unusable space into an accessible area for local growers."

The project followed dredging work, which was carried out in December 2024, to alleviate flooding issues.

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