I'd be interested in the collective thoughts on this.
Our site (north Bristol) has c.6 plots which haven't been touched in at least 3 years. The council have finally given the long absent plot holders notice however have advised me that they won't re-allocate the plots until they've cleared the sites. They have very limited resources and some of the plots are in an horrendous state. Mine took the best part of 3 months to clear, inc. the usual collection of broken glass, rusted metal etc.
So the question is:
a) should those people on the waiting list be given the choice of taking on an untidy plot, or
b) should the Council clear them first with the inevitable delays.
I'm mindful that we are on the verge of the peak planting season, and it would be such a shame to let another year go past with nothing happening.
Our site (north Bristol) has c.6 plots which haven't been touched in at least 3 years. The council have finally given the long absent plot holders notice however have advised me that they won't re-allocate the plots until they've cleared the sites. They have very limited resources and some of the plots are in an horrendous state. Mine took the best part of 3 months to clear, inc. the usual collection of broken glass, rusted metal etc.
So the question is:
a) should those people on the waiting list be given the choice of taking on an untidy plot, or
b) should the Council clear them first with the inevitable delays.
I'm mindful that we are on the verge of the peak planting season, and it would be such a shame to let another year go past with nothing happening.
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