Just after the start of war the Parish Council received demands for allotments from five men. Following negotiations with Mr. Lister Kaye, the Colonel's Land Agent, a deal was drawn up with farmers Bell and Woolhouse who swapped some land, and further land was gained from the Colonel. Therefore, land near Birchall's Shop on Dalton Lane was provided for the use of allotments. This amounted to two acres and three rods. The Colonel was paid a rent of £2.00 per acre (£5-10s-0d) from the Parish and an Allotment Association was established. The land was divided into plots of 300 square yards. Two years later a further thirty-one plots were obtained near the Grapes Hotel. These plots were initially used for growing food, but in February 1918 it was agreed that tenants could keep fowl and piggeries on the plots as long as they were kept in good quality sheds.

Why don't you consider an allotment?
There are many reasons why people rent an allotment plot:-
• Satisfaction of knowing you have grown your own, fresh, seasonal produce
• To grow 'real' organic fruit and vegetables
• To provide fresh cut flowers throughout the year for their homes
• Companionship with other keen gardeners
• Keep fit
Dalton Parish Council has a limited number of allotment sites at:-
• Brecks Lane, Brecks
• Central Avenue, Sunnyside
Sites are equipped with mains water and you may apply for a shed, greenhouse and/or pigeon loft.
If you wish to rent an allotment please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council.