There are a number of allotments within the Borough. These have attached to them a variety of statuses and lease arrangements.

The council recognise the importance of allotments and their benefit to the community, and is seeking to ensure they are preserved for future generations.

Cllr Mrs McKinlay  MOVED  and Cllr Parker  SECONDED  the recommendations in the report and following a full discussion a vote was taken on a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

1.         To agree that a paper is prepared for the next PPR committee to

a) detail allotments that are deemed “statutory”

b) consider a referral to the Secretary of State, if appropriate, to

appoint some additional allotments as “statutory”

and

c) to agree a standard Heads of Agreement to apply to allotments

(subject to any individual circumstances/peculiarities relating to

particular allotments)

Reasons for Recommendation

Appendix A details the current Allotment sites within the Brentwood area.

A number of discussions have taken place over the last 12 months with key stakeholders representing various allotments. It is clear from this that allotment users require clarity around the definition of “statutory” and “temporary” status and that appropriate lease/financial arrangements need to be defined and put into place.