I forgot to say in 1994 as part of the Anglia University/NSALG/Dept of Environment allotment survey the Council stated all of Bolsovers allotments to be Statutory. The current Town Clerk and the Council Vice Chairman say this was "a mistake" I ask you!!!

Allotments in Bolsover are not Statutory. The Council and their Solicitors say so!! The allotment land was given to Old Bolsover Town Council in 1923 by covenant from Welbeck Estates. It is the interpretation by the Councils solicitors of the Covenant that leads to the conclusion the allotments are ...

Not moving - assured that the council is acting illegally. I'll keep you informed!

I'll let you know how we get on. The sale of the allotment site is said to fund the swimming baths - the council are obviously looking for support from the non allotment holders. Really this in my opinion is nothing more than covert bullying.

On Saturday I came 2nd in our allotment association best allotment competition elated........Today there is a notice on the allotment gate from the council saying they want to sell the land to fund a swimming baths. The man from the council informs me a letter is in the post to terminate my tenancy ...