Agenda item - Adoption of Allotment Strategy

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Agenda item

Adoption of Allotment Strategy

Report of the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing (copy attached).

Decision:

That the Committee formally adopts the draft Allotment Strategy

 

Minutes:

87.1         The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing that set out the Allotment Strategy and Action Plan. The 10 year Strategy and Action Plan had been produced in partnership with the Allotment Federation and facilitated by the Food Partnership.

 

87.2         The Chair welcomed the report and progress on what was a very important and significant issue.

 

87.3         Councillor Sykes asked if the fee of £15 to join the waiting list would be reimbursed when an allotment was obtained.

 

87.4         The Head of Strategy & Projects clarified that this was a non-refundable fee that contributed to a ring-fenced resource that supported people on the waiting list and provided information on what to expect if their application was successful.

 

87.5         Councillor Janio stated that he was very supportive of the proposals and achievements. Councillor Janio added that he supported the voluntary sector being entrusted to look after service areas and believed that model should be expanded. Councillor Janio noted his concerns that the proposals may disadvantage those people seeking a full allotment plot.

 

87.6         The Head of Strategy & Projects clarified that the proposals identified specific full plot areas and these would be allocated from the waiting list when they became available. Furthermore, it was hoped that the introduction of micro plots would reduce overall demand.

 

87.7         Councillor Robins expressed his praise for the Food Partnership, Allotment Federation and council officers for the excellent work that had resulted in the proposals presented to Committee. Councillor Robins added that allotments were of huge benefit to people and the city as a whole and the recommendations represented fantastic work by all involved.

 

87.8         Councillor Sykes commended the depth of responses to the two surveys and to the organisations involved. Councillor Sykes stated that the proposals were of huge importance to the city.

 

87.9         The Chair extended his personal thanks to Mr Alan Phillips, the Allotment Federation and Food Partnership for their considerable work.

 

87.10    RESOLVED- That the Committee formally adopts the draft Allotment Strategy

 

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