We have a few on our plot that have 2/3 plots BUT they are kept very well and they have had the plots for years. If you want another plot you do have to apply to the council and you are put on the list just like anyone else, which I think is excellent.
We went to our first allotment meeting a few years ago now and one old guy could not see this has being fair, as new people come on the plot and do nothing but he could do something with the land. As we where very new to this ( had the plot about 4 weeks and got it in Sept/Oct so not much growing to be done) I was a bit upset as I feel new people should be welcomed and incouraged. He thought he should just be given a plot when he needed it kinda thing. Luckily this guy is not on my plot.
Anyway, my view is if people can keep the plots looking good and they use all of it/them to grow, they go on the list and wait then I dont see a problem.
I can just about cope with a full allotment and happy with that. BUT if we had a problem where plots where empty and risk of council selling it I would take on another one. I love going to the allotment and would do anything to save it. |