Notes to allotment plot holders
These rules are made to help ensure that every tenant gets the best results and enjoyment from their allotment plot. It is in the tenant's interests to ensure that these are adhered to.
For information and assistance, tenants are encouraged to join the onsite allotment association where one is provided and seek advice/guidance from other professional gardening bodies where appropriate. Additionally, the Council's Business Support Team (Allotments) and/or the relevant management committee will be pleased to help with any queries you may have.
Holidays and Illness
In the event of longer term holidays or illness, please notify the Business Support Team (Allotments) or management committee in advance as there may be someone willing to tend your allotment plot in your absence. If you are unable to cultivate your allotment in accordance with the rules because of illness or personal difficulties, the Council will, where possible take personal situations into account. However, we are obliged to ensure that plots are being managed appropriately for the sake of neighbouring tenants or those on the waiting list and any action can only be deferred for up to one calendar month to ensure that allotment plots do not fall into a poor state or have a detrimental impact on neighbouring plots. It is a tenant's responsibility to seek assistance to keep an allotment plot in an acceptable condition otherwise there is a risk of having the tenancy agreement terminated.
Contact details
All correspondence should be addressed to PLACE, Business Support, Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, MELROSE, TD6 0SA. Telephone 0300 100 1800 or email placebookings@scotborders.gov.uk.