If you have an allotment in Birmingham then you are a member of Birmingham & District Allotment Cooperative, through your site association. You may attend all meetings of the cooperative, and may observe the Executive meetings. You may contact the Secretary for advice on any matter relating to your plot, although you should speak to your local committee first if appropriate. BDAC plays a role in disputes and conflict resolution that may arise on a site. The group is independent of the Birmingham City Council but tries to work closely with it on many topics but is totally committed to working in the best interests of all plotholders.
There are two members meetings per year. The Annual General Meeting usually takes place in May and the Half Yearly Meeting in November.
The Executive Committee meets monthly. The Executive comprises of three officers; Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary and up to twelve committee members. These people are elected at the AGM. When a vacancy arises during the year the Committee has the power to co-opt members who have been attending meetings as an observer.
Executive FAQ
You can put your name forward in advance of the Annual General Meeting or on the day. Get two other Members to nominate and second you as a candidate.
The Rules of the incorporated Birmingham & District Allotment Co-operative allow for between 10 and 15 Executive Committee members including Officers
If you’re not sure about joining at the AGM, attend meetings as an observer to start with and then be co-opted
Committee and officer roles are voluntary/unpaid but you can claim travel and other expenses to attend meetings and carry out other BDAC commitments
Attending monthly meetings which are currently planned a year ahead and held on Saturday fternoons, as well as the main BDAC events – the AGM and Half Yearly meeting. The remaining scheduled meetings for 2026 are: 13th June, 11th July, 8th August, 12th September, 10th October, 14th November (half yearly meeting).
To lead the BDAC – to coordinate, represent, advise and support plotholders and allotment associations in Birmingham and ensure a future for all our sites
Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and any other roles considered appropriate at the AGM
Anyone who cares about the future of allotments and who has experience and skills which could help build the foundations of a strong and capable organisation
Any BDAC Member i.e. an individual tenant on a site managed by Birmingham City Council