Hull has become the first UK city to back allowing people to grow their own food on disused land as campaigners call for it to be adopted nationally.
Councillors passed a motion backing the right to grow vegetables on Hull City Council-owned land. Coun Gill Kennett, who tabled the motion, said it would help people facing the frightening prospect of not being able to afford food provide for themselves. Council Infrastructure Portfolio Holder Coun Mark Ieronimo said it would bring communities together, reduce antisocial behaviour and make places look better as well as providing quality food.
“The biggest obstacle to more local food growing is the lack of available land close to people’s homes. The land is there across our public realm, from verges to unloved, often forgotten, sites. In the middle of the cost of living crisis unlocking local healthy food could be a life line for many communities offering practical hope for everyone.” In Hull, the issue is set to be discussed in council committees and details will be drawn up on its implementation before it is formally launched.
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