Decision details

To review the update of supply and demand for allotments

RESOLVED THAT :

1. recent changes in allotment demand and the legacy of several years of very high demand, particularly in the south of the Borough be noted
2. it be approved that the authority should continue to explore opportunities for new allotments in the south of the Borough (e.g. through the planning process)
3. the authority continuing to explore the possibility of providing statutory allotments at Priors Farm instead of Elmfield Playing Field as soon as land is available for this purpose, with a view to subsequent development of about 40 plots be approved
4. the authority continuing to work with the Parish Councils to consider arrangements and procedures for allotment applicants from parish areas where there is no current allotment provision in parished areas be approved
5. thevirement of £50,000 from the original £600,000 allocation from proceeds of sale of Midwinter land to fund postponed site improvements at Midwinter allotment site be approved.