{"id":39631,"date":"2017-01-04T21:09:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T14:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/can-self-management-safeguard-the-future-of-allotments-james-robbins\/"},"modified":"2017-01-04T21:12:46","modified_gmt":"2017-01-04T14:12:46","slug":"can-self-management-safeguard-the-future-of-allotments-james-robbins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/can-self-management-safeguard-the-future-of-allotments-james-robbins\/","title":{"rendered":"Can self-management safeguard the future of allotments? | James Robbins"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nDespite 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…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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Despite long waiting lists for allotments, many sites have closed in the last decade. 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