West Lothian’s Allotment Boom | Edinburgh News

Garden plot demand is skyrocketing in West Lothian as communities rally to grow their own food—over 70 plots already in Livingston, with a brand-new site launching in Boghall thanks to a council-community partnership. Soil tests are done, funding’s being secured, and planning applications are imminent. Driven by a 2015 law mandating local food-growing support, existing sites like Killandean (54 plots, 43 on waitlist) and Deansmeadow (22 plots, 12 waiting) show high demand. The council keeps a minimal waitlist (just one person) for legal compliance but steps in to assign plots when local groups are full or new sites open—ensuring everyone who wants to grow their own food gets a chance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac997a40d90e8eb7