| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Application url | |
| Posted by: | William Smith | |
| Date/Time: | 17/05/17 12:58:00 |
| The problem with the location is that it's out of sight of the main park and has sheltered benches, making it a popular spot for anti-social behaviour and for homeless people to sleep. It was closed to the public because residents complained about this and the council were not able to sufficiently maintain the site. If it was turned into an allotment then you'd have local volunteers maintaining the site and it would no longer be a suitable place to sit or sleep as there would be fruit and veg growing where the benches used to be. It would be an unusual spot to have an allotment (to say the least) but it's one way to keep it open to the public. We already have some fruit & veg growing on the Ashburton Estate near Tildesly Road shops. Local volunteers cleaned out and removed weeds and rubbish and planted fruit and veg and now maintain the area with weeding & watering. The fruit and veg is free for everyone to enjoy, it's not a private allotment. |