In answer to Yvonne Court’s letter regarding allotments in Poole (Have Your Say, June 25), I agree with her view that a review of allotment provision in Poole is due.
But I would also say that several months ago, at the request of local residents, I scheduled a full scrutiny of allotments in Poole, to begin at the next meeting of the environment overview and scrutiny committee on July 23 where we will start by scoping the review. Without prejudging the committee, I imagine that this will include waiting lists and their management, policy on voids, security, quality, lease terms, turnover and identification of any potential sites. If anyone would like to contribute to the review with their experiences or opinions then please write to Leisure Services, Northmead Drive, Poole.
Cllr John Rampton, chairman, environment overview and scrutiny committee, Poole council
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