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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 on 31st December as per tenancy agreement.

So much for the brocs etc that won't be ready until May

NO! It can`t happen surely!
Isn`t there anything you can do?
Isn`t there any right of appeal?
Are you in the NSALG?
What about legal advice?
Can`t you all make a loud noise and refuse to go?
Campaign! March! Sit down! Organise!

I thought they had to find you an alternative site - I may be wrong but I strongly agree with Elderflower
fight it. Get some advice - quick.

Beryl.

noooooo!!!!!! DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN.surly there is something you can do,get all other plot holders together and seek advice.dont let the ba****ds walk all over you so easily.why not get intouch with one of our editors of the mag and see if they can help publicise your plight,it;s worth a try.i think i would be campng on my plot if our council tried to kick us off.i am sooo mad i feel like i could punch someone .Please keep us all informed of your progress and i;m sure lots of the people on this forum will help in any way they can!including me

HI

First of all your Council cannot just tell you that they intend to sell the land There has to be consultation period with site committee and all its allotment holders Your Council has to also satisfay the secertary of State before any Allotment Land can be sold I would ask question of your Council via your local MP, inform the press,as Elderflower has said get ORGANISED and make plans as to what you need to do to win is your site members of the N.S.A.L.G.Ltd because they have the knowledge and expertise in dealing with all this I hope this is of some help and If I can help in any way I will and remember be strong

Good Luck and Best Wishes

Kevin

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.

Maybe they're hoping you'll all roll over and give up your plots without a fight as this would save them a shed load of money. I honestly don't think they can do this to you all.

Dear Effort, congratulations for coming second by the way, well done even if this other news has put a damper on it for you.

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

Go for it nothing to lose