re.allotment petition

[Allan]

The reply to the petition is given here
I got this from an e-mail
Allan

http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page12015.asp

[Primrose]

Yes, I got the reply too. I'm afraid the public relations guys at No 10 just produce the weasel words as a sop to the protesting public without anything really changing. My fear is that although the occupaant at that address is about to change, nothing else will.

[Cider Boys]

Hello Allan

Good to hear from you again. I'm afraid the only interest this government shows in growing anything is growing the population of these crowded isles.

Best wishes

Barney

[Shallot Man]

When they sell off school playing fields for development, what hope is there for allotments. Shallotman

[sue-the-recycler]

Hi Allan, thanks for posting this - this forum is great for shareing this kind of info. I understand you are dissapointed with the response but the quote seems to suggest that there are already ways to get your local authority to consider new sites. I have been amazed that in our area zillions of 'regeneration' pounds have been spent on cheap appartments and housing, few of which appear to have so much as a window box let alone a garden. If 6 people can make a representaton for new plots what do they do then? I suppose thats the rub, will councils just say " we have considered you opinion (as required by law) - but the answer is no"