The Poultry Keeper

worldor · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 111 Location: West Midlands

I know this is a long shot but do we have a forum member who lives in this area and who knows of allotments with vacant plots. I am fighting a losing battle trying to find one.

Lisa · Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject:

Have you tried asking on Allotments 4 All?

Best of luck in your search Smile

worldor · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 111 Location: West Midlands

Thanks Lisa. It's off line at the moment but I will have another go.

poultry poofs · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 10:16 am Post subject:

Have you tried ringing Dudley council and tried to speak to the allotments officer?They might be able to help with information if you havent already asked.

rich

worldor · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 111 Location: West Midlands

Yes, thanks Rich, that was my first port of call. I think I have cracked it. All of our local allotments are full but someone is willing to let me work half of their plot and it is quite close to home so I am very pleased. I can't take it over until Sept/Oct because they have produce in it but I am quite excited to get a foothold.
Chris

mojo · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:28 am Post subject:

best of luck

CP · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:02 pm Post subject:

That's good news worldor. Very Happy

thingybobby · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject:

Hi Chris,

I'm not totally sure of numbers required (but you can check with allotment websites easily enough?), that if there are no available allotments in your area and at least 6 people (I think??) want one, that the Council has a duty to provide them under the old Allotments Act.

It would certainly be worth checking out and getting a gang together?