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Originally Posted by The Doctor  Does previous experience really make someone more entitled to an allotment? |
Of course it does. Somebody who has proven capability is always preferred. Life isn't fair like that and there is no way pretending otherwise.
However, if somebody is asking for a second, third plot when there is a waiting list it could be a difficult decision to make. I think first come first served rule should be applied. As for prioritising those with gardens thats as nuts as puuting vacant plots up for auction. Stand in line and wait your turn irrespective of your position in any other area of life.
The key thing is the rules should be stricter on booting out those who aren't keeping up on their end of the deal. We like all sites have those who are hardly ever there and their plots are now a mass of weeds. I have to mow a plot adjacent to mine to stop the weeds setting seed and blowing seeds all over the place? Its frustrating to say the least. They should be booted off and somebody new or existing can can take it.