Supporting allotment tenants and their associates and co-ordinating allotment activity in the Ipswich Borough area
About Ipswich Allotment Society
Ipswich Allotment Society (IAS) is an organisation with responsibility for the management and support of allotment sites across Ipswich, working in partnership with Ipswich Borough Council.
The Society operates under an elected Management Committee and a formal constitution, providing a structured membership framework that includes public liability insurance.
All IAS members have voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
Day-to-day activity is coordinated locally by Field Secretaries across each site.
For more information about membership and its benefits, or to join, please visit the Membership Information page
News and events
Website update: choose your IAS news subscriptions
Choose the IAS website updates you receive You can now subscribe by email to the IAS website topics that interest you: Announcements — Society notices, reminders and important updates. Events & reports — Invitations to activities and reports from events such as our awards night. The Ipswich Gardener — New…
Why has the Council introduced a minimum £250 charge to clear a plot?
1st January 2026 Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) introduced a new charging regime last year to overcome the the issues associated with waste left behind when a tenant vacates a plot or is evicted.They will charge a minimum of £250 per plot to cover the removal of waste and clearing of…
Awards Night 2026
The annual awards night took place on 10th October at Gainsborough Labour Club. The venue is one that has been used for many years by Ipswich allotmenteers and it was a full house. The Worshipful Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Pat Bruce-Brown made the presentations and our president Inga Lockington remided…
IAS allotment awards 2026
IAS allotment awards 2026 Entries are now open for the 2026 Ipswich Allotment Society Annual Allotment Awards. All IAS members are invited to enter their plots for judging by completing the self-nomination form. This year, entries must be submitted by individual members; field committees will not be making nominations. The…
Ipswich Allotment Society (IAS) membership
Join Ipswich Allotment Society to access public liability insurance, local support, and participation in the allotment community.
Annual membership: £3.50 per person
Membership runs from 1 April to 31 March and becomes active upon payment.
National Allotment Society (NAS)
IAS members may also choose to join the National Allotment Society (NAS) for £3.50 per person, for additional benefits.