Brighton and Hove City Council has recently commissioned consultants to conduct an assessment of the City's Urban Fringe Sites for their suitability for housing. As a result of this two allotment sites are potentially under threat; parts of Craven Vale and Mile Oak have been listed as having 'potential for housing'.
While the outcome of the assessment refers to sites being relocated (not lost), relocation is not a very good prospect if you have spent many years building up fertility on your plots. Many plot holders will have fruit trees and other perennials that cannot simply be moved. Also accessibility will become an issue if the plots are to be relocated. Allotments should be as close to where people live as possible, and in all probability the relocation site will be a lot further away. The quality of the new plots in terms of soil, aspect and facilities also raises concern.
(Ref: Brighton & Hove Allotment Federation/Brighton & Hove Food Partnership).
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September 18, 2014
I have been spending my evenings reading through the stories you are sharing about your own gardens and why this land matters so much. It is entirely because of your passion that we have reached the ears of people who can actually influence these decisions. This is all down to you and I am just doing my best to keep up.
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Please don't build on these allotment plots as they have been carefully maintained to be fertile. Moving the plots would destroy a community. Both fertile soil and community spirit are becoming less common now. Please consider the people on the land!
All allotment sites have 'potential for housing' - however they are very important spaces, especially in densely populated areas. Of course we have to build new houses, but not at the expense of allotments, particularly the very valuable ones in inner-city areas.
The Craven Vale site has been a valuable Oasis for those of us that have allotments on the site. The proposal to build on the site, rather than preserve and develop the allotment site is crass - especially from a 'Green' council.
It's an absolute disgrace. The allotment is officially the best habitat for our Bee colonies and other wildlife not to mention its actually good for peoples health..surely there are other spots that can be used for building and leave these allotments as they are
I would be heartbroken to loose my long awaited Craven Vale allotment. It is my main affordable activity as a single retired person and gives me hours of enjoy, pleasure and excercise. I do not have a garden and this is the only place I have to be outside and growing!
Worked there 94/98 great place for numerous reasons keep open
These allotments help people's wellbeing and gives them a purpose. They can grow homegrown vegetables and fruit, its great exercise. It brings a community together. I like the carers plot for people looking after termanilly I'll family or friends. Gives them a chance to unwind at a truly stressful and heartbreaking time. An allotment holds an abundance of wildlife flowers so. E endangered like newts and wild orchids. Please leave this commj ity to carry on with their allotments don't ruin this.
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Brighton and Hove City Council has recently commissioned consultants to conduct an assessment of the City's Urban Fringe Sites for their suitability for housing. As a result of this two allotment sites are potentially under threat; parts of Craven Vale and Mile Oak have been listed as having 'potential for housing'.
While the outcome of the assessment refers to sites being relocated (not lost), relocation is not a very good prospect if you have spent many years building up fertility on your plots. Many plot holders will have fruit trees and other perennials that cannot simply be moved. Also accessibility will become an issue if the plots are to be relocated. Allotments should be as close to where people live as possible, and in all probability the relocation site will be a lot further away. The quality of the new plots in terms of soil, aspect and facilities also raises concern.
(Ref: Brighton & Hove Allotment Federation/Brighton & Hove Food Partnership).
Please also support our campaign by -
Follow us on Twitter: @SaveCravenVale
Like our page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/savecravenvaleallotments
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
October 26, 2014
September 18, 2014
I have been spending my evenings reading through the stories you are sharing about your own gardens and why this land matters so much. It is entirely because of your passion that we have reached the ears of people who can actually influence these decisions. This is all down to you and I am just doing my best to keep up.
Reached 100 supporters
August 26, 2014
196 Comments
We need allotments to live a sustainable life, to encourage a feeling of community and wellbeing. These allotments are a big part of the community, and of many people's lives. If they are relocated, many people would not be able to travel to a new site. It is important to keep them local in the community.
Please don't build on these allotment plots as they have been carefully maintained to be fertile. Moving the plots would destroy a community. Both fertile soil and community spirit are becoming less common now. Please consider the people on the land!
All allotment sites have 'potential for housing' - however they are very important spaces, especially in densely populated areas. Of course we have to build new houses, but not at the expense of allotments, particularly the very valuable ones in inner-city areas.
The Craven Vale site has been a valuable Oasis for those of us that have allotments on the site. The proposal to build on the site, rather than preserve and develop the allotment site is crass - especially from a 'Green' council.
It's an absolute disgrace. The allotment is officially the best habitat for our Bee colonies and other wildlife not to mention its actually good for peoples health..surely there are other spots that can be used for building and leave these allotments as they are
I would be heartbroken to loose my long awaited Craven Vale allotment. It is my main affordable activity as a single retired person and gives me hours of enjoy, pleasure and excercise. I do not have a garden and this is the only place I have to be outside and growing!
Worked there 94/98 great place for numerous reasons keep open
These allotments help people's wellbeing and gives them a purpose. They can grow homegrown vegetables and fruit, its great exercise. It brings a community together. I like the carers plot for people looking after termanilly I'll family or friends. Gives them a chance to unwind at a truly stressful and heartbreaking time. An allotment holds an abundance of wildlife flowers so. E endangered like newts and wild orchids. Please leave this commj ity to carry on with their allotments don't ruin this.
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We need allotments to live a sustainable life, to encourage a feeling of community and wellbeing. These allotments are a big part of the community, and of many people's lives. If they are relocated, many people would not be able to travel to a new site. It is important to keep them local in the community.