The council are removing the subsidy from the allotment service. Tenants will see their fees increasing substantially. A 125 sq m plot will go up from 33.00 to 55.40, an increase of nearly 70%. A 250 sq m plot will go up from 66.00 to 110.80, the same rate of increase. The increase will take effect from 1st October 2012.

The proposals are being discussed by the council "cabinet" (the councillors' executive) on 9th Feb. After that time it will be hard to reverse or change this decision. The full council will meet to discuss the budget on 23rd February. They are legally obliged to set a council tax level at that meeting, and so are very unlikely to change or challenge any of the executive's figures.

I've set up a forum to discuss these issues, and to act as a clearing house for information. If you oppose this further increase, or if you just dislike the sneaky way this has been imposed on us, please take action. Visit the forum for further information.

ALLOTMENT RENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

According to APSE.

Next pub Meeting - Tuesday 7th February

The Pub With No Name.

All allotment holders and everyone else are invited down The Pub With No Name, 58 Southover St, for a get-together on the first Tuesday evening of each month. Starts whenever.

LAST MEETING BEFORE AGM ON MARCH 6TH.

Locate pub in maps.

Contact the webeditor for details.

Current Association Committee.

AGM - Tuesday 6th March 2012

The Pub With No Name.