The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) housing measures for poultry & captive birds in England will be lifted from 00:01 on 15 May. If you intend to allow your birds outside after 15 May, take action now to prepare outside areas. As birds may have been housed for several months, there will be a 7 day transition period from 00:01 on 15 May until 00:01 on 22 May 2025 during which, where necessary, previously housed birds must be released gradually to minimise welfare issues. Keepers with any welfare concerns about their birds should speak to their vet. We would like to thank all bird keepers for playing their part in managing this disease. See GOV.UK for info: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-prevention-zone-housing-measures-lifted. The AIPZ mandating biosecurity measures will remain in place across GB: www.gov.uk/bird-flu.

As of Monday 27th January, York is in the new Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ).

This means that all allotment holders who keep birds must keep them housed to protect them from bird flu. Please follow the guidance here to make sure you are complying with the housing and biosecurity measures to keep your birds safe and prevent further outbreaks.

In order to celebrate the diversity of York’s allotment sites and the dedication of allotment gardeners, in 2023 YACIO launched an allotment best plot competition. Following last year’s success, we are running the competition again in 2024.

Categories

There are two categories of plots:

1. New tenants: for gardeners who took on their plot in, or since, January 2023
2. Established tenants: for gardeners who took on their plot before January 2023

For more information and to enter your plot click here.