Hi people
For anyone who has a council run allotment, You will be aware that the plots are regularly inspected to make sure plots are being looked after and utilised.
Due to massive waiting lists, the councils are making sure plot tenants are using the privilege of an allotment properly. While it adds a bit of pressure, it ensures that allotments are not left to go to seed (ha ha, see what I did there?).
Sadly, many allotments get taken on then are abandoned during the first year due to the realisation that it is no easy thing to keep on top of. I've made tons of mistakes and I still am. I had my first allotment 4 years ago (I think? =S ) , but rather than letting the mistakes put me off, I've used them as learning opportunities. Like adding stepping stones to a path.
The council inspect your plot on a set date so you have notice. They grade you on criteria set out in the tenancy agreement, and then leave the check list for you to put right anything you fail on.
Our site has a notice board and for the last two years there was a table put up that showed which plots required work and what needed doing. (bit of a name and shame exercise but this isn't the intention).
In year one I was on the naughty list for having "overgrown paths".
This was true, they were shocking!
2nd year, I wasn't on the naughty list at all! Bonus!
I will post an example of the check list and also show you what result I get in the next couple of days. I will also, if they have kept the same name and shame format, be able to how you the sorts of things they check for.
I may start a new page for this also for future reference. Keep checking back !
Happy digging!
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