Property News · January 4, 2017

Can self-management safeguard the future of allotments? | James Robbins


Despite long waiting lists for allotments, many sites have closed in the last decade. Putting control in the hands of the plot holders helps secure a stronger, safer future for sites, argues James RobbinsIt is a challenging time for allotments. The interest in grow-your-own is stronger than ever and many sites have long waiting lists, yet some allotments are battling against closure. A few weeks ago, gardeners at Farm Terrace allotments in Watford lost a case at the high court to defend their allotments from development. Plot holders at Northfields allotments in Ealing and Craven Vale in Brighton are still campaigning to save their sites. A freedom of information request revealed that from 2007 to 2014, 194 out of 198 applications to close allotments were granted by the secretary of state. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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