Tales from Allotment Lane School (Young Puffin Books)

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General conditions under which allotments are to be cultivated Every tenant of an allotment must comply with the following conditions:- Any decision made about structures by the committees of self managed allotment associations will not usually be overturned by the council

not to cause any nuisance or annoyance to the occupier of any other allotment nor the occupiers of any neighbouring property nor obstruct nor encroach upon any path set out for the use of the occupiers of the allotments. Failure to observe this condition will constitute a serious breach of this agreement on the part of the tenant and will result in one month’s notice to terminate the tenancy not to deposit or permit to remain on the allotment any refuse or decaying matter - this includes burying dead animals (except manure and compost as may be reasonably required for use in cultivation) or place any such matter in hedges, ditches or dykes on or adjoining the allotment

Only burn dry garden waste to avoid problems with smoke inform neighbouring properties of your intention to light a fire, giving them time to bring in any washing or to close windows Do not bring domestic waste to the allotments to burn – this is an offence. one growing tunnel (maximum size 5.4m by 3m by 2.25m high) on their plot, the structure must be erected on the position agreed. For structures not meeting the above guidelines, planning permission will need to be obtained by allotment holders before erecting any structures on their plot.

Working Tax Credit with NHS tax credit exemption certificate (we will need to see your award letter and your NHS tax credit exemption certificate) One hut (maximum size 2.4m by 1.8m by 2.25m high) and one greenhouse (maximum size 3.6m by 2.4m by 2.4m high), or;

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to keep the allotment clean, free from weeds and cultivated with compost or recognised soil improver and maintain it in a good state of cultivation and fertility The tenant shall not have or make any claim against the council for compensation in respect of the structure on the termination in any manner of this agreement.

Keeping an allotment gives you a chance to grow fresh, healthy food. There are also social, environmental and health benefits to having an allotment. How big is an allotment?

an application for JAA must be made by the existing tenant with someone who is not otherwise the sole or joint tenant of any other allotment in Leeds As per allotment agreement, it is the plot holders responsibility to cleanse, repair and maintain all ditches, fences, gates and paths forming part of or adjoining the plot excluding the boundary fences of the Allotment Gardens.

not construct a pond, bury a tub, tank or bath below ground level and not to construct or keep a container, tub or tank containing water above ground level which may be a hazard to any person all plots (including any greenhouses or polytunnels) to be fully worked and utilised for the ‘growing of produce to feed your household’

For Scotland, 2011 data is shown (update coming soon, the Scottish census was delayed by a year unlike the rest of the UK). not to use barbed wire or any other fencing material that may cause injury on a fence or as a fence adjoining any path set out for the use of the occupiers of the allotment if any tenant (including a joint tenant) is in breach of the allotment rules affecting the allotment or any other terms of condition of their tenancy.