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Presentation to Environment, Housing and Planning Scrutiny - 16 th March 2009

Allotment Service Update Report. Presentation to Environment, Housing and Planning Scrutiny - 16 th March 2009. David Robinson, Assistant Director (Liveability) Bernie Noon, Principal Greenspace Officer. Presentation Agenda. Allotment Strategy for 2009 - 2011, including :

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Presentation to Environment, Housing and Planning Scrutiny - 16 th March 2009

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  1. Allotment Service Update Report Presentation to Environment, Housing and Planning Scrutiny - 16th March 2009 David Robinson, Assistant Director (Liveability) Bernie Noon, Principal Greenspace Officer

  2. Presentation Agenda • Allotment Strategy for 2009 - 2011, including : - Pricing Policy for 2010 - Customer Service Improvements • Allotment Infrastructure Improvements

  3. Allotment Strategy Report • The report was submitted and approved by the Lead Member for Environment in December 2008, and based upon 4 recommendations :-

  4. Allotment Strategy Report • Recommendation 1 That the development of the longer term allotment strategy be synchronised with the Core Strategy so that the Environment Directorate is better informed about the Council’s long term ambitions with respect to the supply of allotments, before setting out its longer term plans for new sites

  5. Allotment Strategy Report • Recommendation 2 That any capital funding made available by the Council between April 2009 and April 2011 be directed to the following sites (most important first) :

  6. Allotment Strategy Report • Recommendation 3 That fees for 2010 are levied in accordance with Table 3 in the report [ Achieved ], and that a policy be developed during 2009 on concessions and fees for the period 2011 - 2016. [ Policy is being developed which will be presented to Lead Member ]

  7. Allotment Strategy Report • Recommendation 4 That Lead Member notes the report and officers provide an updated position statement in April 2009 ( ongoing ]

  8. Allotment Strategy Report • The report contained 8 key actions, namely :-

  9. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 1. Work with groups interested in self-management and establishment of associations.

  10. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 2. Liaise with the Primary Care Trust (PCT) and other organisations to agree a joint strategy and identify projects and funding to deliver joint objectives.

  11. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 3. Include allotment performance information into 2008/09 performance management framework.

  12. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 4. Establish working group to bring allotment customer services up to required standard.

  13. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 5. To produce a detailed report identifying what works need to be done to bring sub-standard plots back into use and to maintain them. Secure policy decision on the way forward with plot restoration.

  14. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 6. Liaise with colleagues within the Sustainable Regeneration Directorate and local communities to identify areas for new allotment sites.

  15. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 7. Update Salford City Council’s Allotment Regulations

  16. Progress to date on Strategy Report Actions 8. Secure policy decision on charges and concessions for the period April 2010 to March 2015

  17. Allotment Infrastructure Improvements

  18. Allotment Infrastructure Improvements 2009 / 2013 - Capital Monies Allocation = £375,000 Please note the above works will be undertaken in order of priority, subject to funding being available

  19. Summary Issues to be considered :- • The Council in its “Salford 2027 - Core Strategy Issues and Options Report” is proposing there should be “a minimum of 10 allotment plots per 1,000 households”. If this level of provision is agreed, the City Council would need to ensure that c.100 new plots are made available each year between the period 2011 and 2027 and distributed in a way that ensures all have access to a site within a reasonable travelling distance of home. • The initial consultation on this document is October 2008 to May 2009. • A full draft Core Strategy will be published for consultation between the period October and November 2009. Although the City Council should have some indication as to the minimum requirement for allotments following the initial consultation, the actual target will not be confirmed until January 2011. • It is proposed that officers within the Sustainability & Regeneration and Environment Directorates commence work during mid 2009 on the development of a plan for the allocation of land for allotment provision to support whatever target is eventually agreed.

  20. Conclusion • The Environment Directorate acknowledges the increasing public demand for allotments, and is fully committed to improving our present stock and also developing new sites, in partnership with stakeholders. • Improvement works will continue at all sites, in conjunction / full consultation with allotment holders, to ensure fundamental objectives are achieved for the enjoyment of all users.

  21. Any questions ?

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