- Dec 29, 2025
The London Borough of Merton (Merton) plans works on ditches on the Site, in two phases. First, Phase 1 would affect part of the ditch (in red on the map) that flows downhill from north to south, south of the Site's west-east road and leaving the Site at its south-western corner. Later, Phase 2 would affect the rest of that ditch (in blue) north of the road and entering the Site to the west of the northern gate.
Merton anticipates that the works would involve the removal of up to a tonne of material from the Site and will use equipment that needs access to a 2-metre wide strip along the bank of the ditch.
Phase 1 works would affect the back of plots 8A, 10A to 46A, 48, 50A, 52A, 54, and 56A to 78A. Merton has identified that some of these plots have sheds (or other structures) that are within 2 metres of the ditch and which would block equipment. Merton intend to contact affected plot holders soon, with a view to preparing for the works. Merton seeks to start Phase 1 in early February 2026.
Phase 2 works would similarly affect the back of Plots 86A, 88A to 92A, 94, 96A, 98, 113A and 113B. Merton seeks to start Phase 2 in Autumn 2026.
Merton has provided some details of its plans to the Management Committee, including a list of plots with sheds close to the ditch. A motivation for the works is to reduce the risk of surface water flooding on the Site and in its neighbourhood (link).
The Committee is aware that some affected plot holders are concerned about the loss of use of the back strip of their plot, the logistics of moving sheds, or the consequences of removing sheds that cannot be moved. The Committee is liaising with Merton to ensure that it is fully aware of those concerns.
- Nov 14, 2025
Everyone is invited to the CPAGA Christmas Party
Sunday 7 December 2025 11.30 am to 1 pm in the John Gray Centre (the Shop will close at 11 am).
Please join us for a glass of mulled wine, seasonal nibbles and festive garden cheer.
A florist, Jenny Small, will demonstrate how to make your own Christmas wreath using simple materials and greenery from your plot!
- May 17, 2025
CPAGA's 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 18 May at 11 am in the John Gray Centre. All plotholders and garden members are welcome!
The Shop and kitchens will close just before 11.00 am on the day of the meeting.
The agenda is as follows, and is similar to that at previous Annual General Meetings:
Apologies for absence
Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting, Sunday 19 May 2024
Matters arising
Reports from Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and co-Trading Managers
Election of Officers and Independent Examiner: President Vice President Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Trading Manager Independent Examiner
Election of other Committee Members
Any Other Business - questions and discussion
