Decision - Allotments
Decision maker
Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee
Report author
Paul Campbell
Published
22 Jun 2022
Reference
6618
As published
the council's own words, unedited1) That the Committee notes the updates contained in this report. 2) That the Committee notes the 2021 Outline Business Case for Allotments in Brighton & Hove report commissioned by the BHAF which is contained in Appendix 1.
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The report updated the Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee on progress with the Allotment Strategy, empty plot lettings, potential new sites, water infrastructure and the Open Spaces Strategy. It highlighted ongoing work with the Brighton and Hove Allotment Federation (BHAF) to improve plot lettings, reduce vacancies and develop the allotment service.
Recommendation
That the Committee notes the updates contained in the report and notes the 2021 Outline Business Case for Allotments in Brighton & Hove report commissioned by the Brighton and Hove Allotment Federation (BHAF), contained in Appendix 1.
Financial impact
There are no direct financial implications arising from the recommendations. The report states that £50,000 was invested in 2022 to tackle water leaks at The Weald and a further £15,000 was previously used to fix leaks at other sites; future water-system upgrades would require funding through the Capital Programme.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee
Date in document
21 Jun 2022
Stakeholders named
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Allotment plot holdersPeople on the allotment waiting listSite RepresentativesAllotment AssociationsBrighton and Hove Allotment Federation (BHAF)City ParksSouthern Water
Next steps
parsed- Continue delivering the remaining Allotment Strategy actions, with 80% anticipated to be completed by June 2023.
- Continue implementing the streamlined empty-plot letting process with Site Representatives and City Parks.
- Implement a new allotment ICT system by the end of the financial year.
- Continue exploring two potential new allotment sites, subject to future budget-setting and capital investment decisions.
- Continue reviewing and upgrading allotment water infrastructure, including inspections by Southern Water.
- Undertake further consultation with Site Representatives, people on the waiting list and plot holders in the following 6–12 months.
- Complete an Equality Impact Assessment consultation.
- Continue regular meetings with BHAF and Site Representatives.
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