The following are the current rules
revised 2020 V5
Allotment Acts 1908 -
1950
Allotment
Rules (pages 1 to 12 inclusive)
(Made under S28 Small
Holdings and Allotment Act 1908)
Definition of Terms
"The Council" means St. Helens Council and includes any
committee of the Council or any Officer appointed by the Council under the Council's Constitution and
Allotments Acts 1908 -1950
"Allotment Garden /plot" means the area of
land used or the cultivation of fruit, flowers and
vegetables which is let to the tenant.
"Allotment Rules" means these rules approved by St. Helens Council
"Self managed
allotment association" means an Allotment Association (a formally constituted democratic organisation) which manages a Site
on behalf of the Council or which works in partnership with the Council to maintain a site.
"A good horticultural state of
Cultivation" means the maintenance of the
productive area of the allotment garden/plot by digging using a spade, fork,
hoe and trowel or using a mechanical rotavator
/ cultivator to keep the productive area in a weed free condition all year
round or not to allow weeds to grow
together to develop into a lawn and not to allow any weeds to develop to flower and set seed.. Cultivation also means to
grow and maintain all plants and crops of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers in a healthy and pest free
condition and to maximise produce growing on the productive part of the plot
which can be achieved all year round and will take an allowance of regular weekly allotment tenant's time
per week to achieve this.
"Dwarf Root
Stock" means Tree,
bush or shrub or crop which requires more than 12 months to mature. Fruit trees that have dwarfing or
semi dwarfing root stocks i.e. for apples, M9 or M27 for dwarfing,and either M26 or MM106 for semi
dwarfing. For peach/nectarine/apricot/plum/damson - Pixy. Cherry -Gisela 5.
Standard trees propagated on seeding root stocks are not permitted
"Rent" means the
annual rent payable for the Tenancy of an Allotment Garden/plot and all amenities provided with it.
"Site" means the entire area of land owned by the
Council comprising of allotment gardens/plots, roadways, fencing, gating, water supplies and buildings.
"Statutory Allotments “means parcels of land acquired or appropriated by the local authority specifically for use as allotments.
"Tenancy Agreement" means the document in the form approved by the
Council, confirming the letting of an Allotment Garden/plot to a Tenant.
"Tenancy" means the letting of an Allotment Garden/plot to a Tenant.
"Tenant" means a person who holds a tenancy of an Allotment Garden/plot.
"Tenancy" means the letting of an Allotment Garden/plot to a Tenant.
"Tenant" means a person who holds a tenancy of an Allotment Garden/plot.
"Assign"
includes to give, share or
transfer.
"Committee" means a democratically elected body from an association membership who
runs the site on behalf of the membership and the Council
and relates only to Self-managed allotment sites.
"Improvement required under Notice to
Improve" means the
tenant undertaking improvement
works on their allotment garden plot in line with the written improvement
notice served on the
tenant in line with the inspection checklist used to undertake the inspection.
Allotment Rules (pages 1 to 12 inclusive)
(Made under S28 Small Holdings and Allotment
Act 1908)
1. Application
1.1 These
rules are made under Section 28 of the Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1908
and apply to all Allotment Gardens/plots when the new tenancy agreements are
signed.
1.2 The
Council maintains a database for all allotment gardens / plots under its
administration. Applicants are selected from a waiting list on a first come,
first served basis, preventing any undue preferences. Your gender, age, race,
cultural background, sexual orientation, religion or health is not barrier to
you renting an allotment garden / plot.
1.3 The
site Secretary for each self-managed allotment site manages their own database
in
line with clause 1.2 above.
1.4 The
Council is not obliged to accept as a tenant a person whom it considers is
unlikely to
observe the tenancy agreement and rules.
1.5 All who take up an allotment tenancy on a self-managed site must join the
allotment
association who are responsible for managing
the site on behalf of the Council and pay any
membership dues as passed at the Annual
General Meeting
2. Tenancies
and Vacant Allotments
2.1 All
Tenants must complete and sign a Tenancy Agreement. This is a legally binding
agreement. The tenancy of an allotment garden
/ plot, whether on an individual basis, group or organisation will be in the name of
one Tenant only. There are 2 copies of the tenancy agreement,
one for the tenant and one for the Council. Both copies must be signed and returned witnessed
by an independent person but not a family member. The agreement will then be signed by the
council solicitor to make the contract legal and binding. A copy will be
returned to the tenant.
Proof of address must also be returned with the agreements.
2.2 Joint or shared Tenancies are not permitted. A co-worker system operates where
a second person helps the allotment tenant however the co-worker has no rights
on the allotment plot and all responsibility remains with the
tenant who has signed the allotment tenancy agreement. Likewise, it is expected that the
tenant is the main person present on the allotment garden / plot and if this is proven
not to be the case then this will be a form of subletting which is not permitted.
2.3 Vacant
Allotment Garden/plots on a site must be offered by the Council or self-managed
association’s site Secretary to applicants on
the waiting list for that site only and must be offered to the person at the top of the
waiting list. Records of waiting lists are maintained and updated by the Council’s Allotment
Administration or the self-managed allotment association’s site Secretary. Co-workers will only be considered for the
tenancy of a surrendered allotment garden/plot if they have been a registered co-worker for a
period longer than the person at the top of the waiting list.
Co-workers wanting to be considered for any
other allotment must apply and be added to
the waiting list as in rule 2.4 below.
2.4 Tenants must reside within the Borough of St. Helens and are able to add their name to a maximum of three waiting lists on their chosen allotment site. Should a tenant move outside the Borough of St. Helens then they will be served 12 months notice of tenancy termination as they are no longer a resident of the Borough. Where a person is under the age of 18 years then the tenancy agreement will be signed by the parent or guardian on behalf of the allotment tenant.
2.4 Tenants must reside within the Borough of St. Helens and are able to add their name to a maximum of three waiting lists on their chosen allotment site. Should a tenant move outside the Borough of St. Helens then they will be served 12 months notice of tenancy termination as they are no longer a resident of the Borough. Where a person is under the age of 18 years then the tenancy agreement will be signed by the parent or guardian on behalf of the allotment tenant.
Once an allotment has been accepted the tenant
will be removed from all other waiting lists.
3. Assignment
3.1 The Tenancy of an Allotment Garden/plot is
personal to the Tenant. Tenants may not
assign, underlet or part with possession of
all or part of their Allotment Garden / plot
(including any shed/ locker/greenhouse).
4. Rent
4.1 Rent,
including water charges is due at the commencement of the Tenancy and
thereafter
on 1st April. Payment plans can be arranged on
request by contacting the Income Section
on the telephone number detailed on the front of
your invoice (unless otherwise stated in
the Tenancy Agreement).Allotment tenancy agreements taken out any
other times of the year will be charged proportionally pro-rata based on full calendar
months.
A 50% discount is available to the over 60’s
or for those in receipt of certain benefits,
contact the Income Section as detailed on the
invoice to check eligibility.
4.2 Rent
will be set in line with the annual review of the Council’s fees and charges.
4.3 Self-managed
allotment sites Secretaries will collect the rent due quarterly plus an
association fee on 1st April each year which
is set at the Association’s Annual General
Meeting.
4.4 The Council shall be at liberty at any time to vary the yearly rent hereinbefore reserved by giving to the tenant notice in writing of their intention so to do such notice shall be displayed on the Council web site (details in clause 19). Self managed allotment sites will be notified in writing and it will be their responsibility to notify tenants of rent variations. The notice shall be issued prior to the specified revised rent and the date on which such revised rental is to take effect.
5. Cultivation
and Use of Allotment Gardens
5.1 Tenants must use Allotment Garden / plot for their own personal use and must
not carry out any business or sell produce grown from
their Allotment Garden/ plot.
5.2 The
Tenants Allotment Garden / plot must be kept safe and maintained in a good
horticultural state of cultivation, fertile
and productive condition – Full Plots; at least 25% of
the plot should comply within 3 months, 50%
within 6 months and 100% cultivated by 12
months of taking up the tenancy. Half plots;
50% within 3 months and 100% within 6
months of taking up the tenancy. Only 20% in
total to be used for non-productive growing
purposes which includes space for one shed,
one greenhouse, pathways, fruit trees, the
keeping of hens where appropriate and
composting facility. Of the 80% area of the
allotment garden / plot, 70% is for growing
vegetables and fruit with 10% for growing
flowers and herbs. All weeds and grasses must
be eradicated at seedling stage and not
allowed to grow and set seed.
5.3 Where a tenant fails, as detailed within this allotment tenancy agreement, to
maintain the accepted manner or standard of cultivation, in line with the
inspection checklist criteria, the Council or Self-managed allotment site
Secretary will serve on the tenant a “Notice to
Improve” allowing the tenant 28 days for
improvement. A final inspection will be carried out
after 28 days of the notice, should the
allotment garden / plot then fail the re-inspection
then a ‘Notice for Termination of Agreement’
will be issued. Where a tenant has been served with a “Notice
to Improve” on two occasions then a further repeat will automatically result in a
termination of the tenancy.
5.4 On termination of the tenancy, the plot
must be left in a clean, litter and waste free
condition suitable for immediate re-letting.
If the Council has to carry out works in order to
re-let the plot due to the condition it has
been left in, the Council will seek to recover its reasonable costs from the tenant.
5.5 Tenants must not cut or prune any trees
which are not their responsibility. This does not
affect the routine pruning of the Tenant’s own
trees and bushes on their own Allotment
Garden / plot.
5.6 The Council reserves the right to remove
from any Allotment site any tree, bush or shrub
which interferes with the use of any other
allotment garden / plot, in the event of that the
tenant fails to remove the problem having been
given 28 days written notice.
5.7 Allotment Rules will be reviewed annually
and any amendments will also be binding and
effective immediately. The Council will
consult with the self-managed allotment site
Secretaries of the proposed changes. The
Council will inform tenants in writing of any
changes.
5.8 Tenants must comply with all directions
given by an Officer of the Council or any directions properly given by the Committee of a self-managed
allotment site with regard to the content of these rules and the tenancy agreement.
5.9 Tenants must leave a minimum gap of one
metre between the rear of their allotment
garden / plot and any adjoining boundary fence
and hedgerow to allow access for
maintenance.
5.10 Tenants are not to cause damage to other tenant’s property or crops, nor to the
infrastructure of the site e.g. roadways,
paths, fences, gates, padlocks, water supply.
5.11 Tenants are required to lock the entrance
/ egress gates after they enter and leave the site. Locks and chains are not to be tampered with
or removed from the gates. It is each
allotment tenant’s responsibility to inform
the appropriate Council Officer or member of the
self-managed allotment committee of any issues
relating to the locks for gates
5.12 Access to an individual’s allotment
garden / plot must be between sunrise and sunset.
6. Hoses, Fires, Rubbish, Chemical use and
Other Restrictions
6.1 Sprinklers are not allowed. Tenants must
take every precaution to prevent contamination of water supplies. Hosepipes must be disconnected
from any standpipe when not in use to
prevent back siphoning of contaminated water
into the mains water supply. Water for hens
must only be fed via buckets filled direct
from a tap. Water may only be extracted from a
water course with the approval of the Council
and subject to the appropriate license. Mains
water supply will be turned off during winter
months (between November and March).
Water authority regulations will apply at
their discretion, breach of the rules under the
Water Industry Act 1991 could result in
prosecution direct from United Utilities. The
washing of vehicles is prohibited. Water
stored in butts must be rainfall catchment and not
mains water supply. Tenants are expected to
use water sparingly and responsibly.
6.2 Fires of any description are not allowed.
All unwanted material generated by the Tenant
which cannot be composted must be removed off
the allotment site altogether by the
allotment Tenant and at the allotment Tenants
own cost. There is no storage facility
allowed for any unwanted materials on an
allotment site or allotment garden / plot.
6.3 Carpet, underlay, plastic sheeting,
vehicle haulage sheeting, tyres and asbestos shall not
be used on any allotment garden / plot or site
to cover ground. Approved coverings are only allowed where they
are covering a compost heap or stored manure within the allotment garden / plot
boundary.
6.4 Rubbish, refuse, household items or
decaying matter (except for manure, compost or
woodchip required for cultivation or mulching)
must not be deposited or stored on any
allotment garden / plot or site by the Tenant
or by anyone else with the Tenant’s
permission. Tenants are to compost or reuse
all matter arising from the cultivation of their
allotment plot. Any matter which is not
compostable or reusable by the Tenant on their own
allotment garden / plot must be removed from
the site by the allotment Tenant.
6.5 Tenants of allotment garden / plots must
not deposit any matter in any hedgerows, ditches
or water courses at any location. The tenant
is expected to compost all waste material
generated on their own allotment garden /
plot.
6.6 Tenants must not import or remove any
mineral, gravel, sand, earth or clay to or from the
Site unless they have written permission to do
so from the Council. Tenants who unearth
any artefacts from the ground shall declare
these to the Council official or representative
for safe removal and disposal.
6.7 Tenants must not cause or allow any
nuisance or annoyance to the Tenant of any other
Allotment Garden / plot and must comply with
Rules 14.1 -14.3
6.8 The Allotment Garden may not be used for
any illegal or immoral purposes and the Tenant must observe all relevant legislation or Codes
of Practice relating to activities they carry out on the Allotment Garden / plot and allotment
site.
6.9 Where the Council’s title to an allotment
site requires certain conditions to be observed, all Tenants on that allotment site must observe
those conditions. e.g. registered covenants on
title of the land and rules that apply to
conservation areas.
6.10 The Tenant shall not park a vehicle
anywhere on the Site other than within defined parking areas and must not park any trailer, caravan,
horse box or similar vehicles on the site at all. There must be no overnight parking anywhere on
the site and tenants must not park
outside entrance gates to the site which
causes an obstruction to access and egress.
6.11 The Tenant must ensure that tools and
other personal equipment are kept safe and secure when not in use. The Council accepts no
responsibility for the loss or damage to such
items nor does the Council accept any
responsibility for any injury caused by such items.
6.12 No weapons or animal traps of any
description are permitted on the site.
6.13 When applying manufactured fertilisers or
products used to control pests, unwanted plant species or disease, the tenant of the
allotment plot must:
a) take all reasonable care to ensure that
adjoining hedges, trees and crops are not
affected, and must make good or replant as
necessary should any damage occur,
b) so far as possible select and use
chemicals, whether for spraying, seed dressing or
for any other purpose whatsoever, that will
cause no harm to other tenants, visitors,
members of the public and any wildlife or
waterways of any description,
c) comply with current regulations following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
6.14 Only if the prior written consent to and
from the Council / Allotment Association Committee can any tenant plant any fruit trees regarded
as permanent planting unless on dwarf rootstocks. Trees are not to cast shadow over
neighbouring plots or resident’s gardens and can be removed at any time at the discretion
of the Council. Total combined area of all fruit trees crown spread must not exceed 33% of
total plot area unless previously existing and
will be planted within the 20% area given to
non-cultivated land.
6.15 Tenants shall not obstruct or encroach by
cultivation or construction on any path set out by the Council for the use of the occupiers of
the allotment site.
6.16 Tenants have a duty of care to others on
the allotment site. This includes visitors,
trespassers, other tenants, themselves and
family members and wildlife. This is particularly
relevant in relation to; the timing and usage
of mechanical equipment i.e. strimmers and
rotovators and the means to power them such as
petrol, the prevention of obstruction of
paths and construction of any features on the
site, safe application and storage of
pesticides and fertilisers, where
manufacturers recommended application and storage
methods, rates and precautions must be adhered
to and containers properly labelled and
disposed of safely off the allotment site.
6.17 All incidences of rodent infestation to
be reported immediately to the Council. There is no facility for pest control of vermin relating
to hens being kept on horticultural sites and are
only available at the two recognised poultry
sites.
7. Dogs, Animals and Bees
7.1 Any dog (including assistance dogs)
brought onto the Site must be kept on a lead and
under strict control at all times. The tenant
must ensure that any dog faeces is removed off
site forthwith.
7.2 Animals or livestock (except hens) must
not be kept on any Allotment Garden / plot to
extent permitted by (a) Section 12 of the
Allotment Act 1950 and (b) in the case of any
other livestock in accordance with the terms
of the written consent of the Council.
7.3 Hens must not be kept in such a place or
in such a manner as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance. Tenants must obtain prior
permission from the Council and must comply with
any husbandry conditions laid down by and
obtainable from the Council.
7.4 The keeping of hens (cockerels or
waterfowl are not allowed) where permitted on
horticultural plots can only extend to within
the 20% of non-productive land as detailed in
clause 5.2 and must be securely and adequately
fenced to the satisfaction of the Council.
Prior written permission of the Allotment
Manager of the Council must be given.
Horticultural Plot - Maximum of 6 Hens,
Henhouse; 2 square feet (0.2m2) per hen, Outdoor Run; 4 square feet (0.4m2) per hen.
Structures must comply with the Council’s
specifications and written approval from the
Council must be obtained prior to any
structure being erected on the allotment garden /
plot.
7.5 Beehives are not allowed on the Allotment
Garden / plot except with the prior written
permission of the Allotment Manager of the
Council. Tenants must have valid insurance
cover and appropriate training and
certification prior to any such application for written
approval being made by the tenant.
7.6 Where there are hens’ inspections will
also be undertaken by the council’s Environmental
Health Department to ensure the health and
wellbeing of animals and that DEFRA
guidelines are being adhered to.
8. Unauthorised Persons
8.1 Only the Tenant, or person/s authorised or
accompanied by the Tenant is allowed on the
Site except for invitations to events i.e.
open days arranged by the Council or Allotment
Associations. Access is not permitted to any
allotment garden / plot other than let to the
Tenant.
8.2 The Council / Allotment Committee may
order any person unlawfully allowed on to the site
in breach of these rules to leave immediately.
8.3 The Council / Allotment Committee may take
action for breach of their Tenancy Agreement
against any Tenant who the Council / Allotment
Committee reasonably believes was
responsible for allowing an unauthorised
person to be on the Site.
8.4 Gate keys are not to be reproduced and
distributed to any other persons other than the
tenant and co-worker and must be obtained from
the Council only. A £20 deposit will be
required for each key provided which will be
reimbursed when each key is returned to the
Council, lost or broken keys will also incur a
£20 replacement fee.
8.5 No third party company or individual paid
or unpaid can cultivate an allotment garden / plot on behalf and under the instruction of the
allotment garden / plot tenant.
9. Paths
9.1 Paths between two Allotment Gardens /
plots must be a minimum of 500mm in width where possible and must be kept trimmed and free
from weeds up to the nearest half width by each adjoining Tenant.
9.2 All site paths and Tenant’s allotment
garden / plot paths must be kept clear of obstructions
at all times.
9.3 The Tenant must not leave any tools or
other equipment unattended on common pathways or other such areas of the site nor in any
other way that may cause accident or injury and must ensure that such tools and other
equipment are used carefully and with due regard to the safety of themselves and others.
9.4 Allotment garden/plot tenants are
responsible for maintaining the roadway fronting their
allotment plot to a safe, clean and maintained
condition which is free from weeds.
10. Sheds, Buildings and Structures
10.1 No buildings, walls or permanent
structures may be put on the Allotment Garden / plot by Tenants without first writing to and obtaining
written permission from the Council / Self
Managed Allotment Secretary. The request to
erect such a structure must have a
description of materials to be used and
dimensions shown and size restrictions do apply.
Any structure erected without written
permission from the Council will need to be
dismantled by the Tenant at the tenant’s own
expense until written permission is obtained.
10.2 Any shed/store, greenhouse or polytunnel
must meet the following maximum size
allowances: - for a greenhouse or polytunnel
12 foot long x 10 feet wide by 8 foot high; for a
shed or store is 10 foot long x 8 foot wide x
8 foot high. For a half-sized allotment garden /
plot a maximum size allowance is: - for a
greenhouse or polytunnel 10 foot long x 8 feet
wide by 8 foot high; for a shed or store is 8
foot long x 6 foot wide x 8 foot high. There is a
restriction that only one shed or store and
one greenhouse or polytunnel is allowed per
allotment garden / plot. Stores/sheds must not
exceed the 20% area of land given to noncultivation.
10.3 Any shed, greenhouse or polytunnel or
other structure which the Council / self-Managed
Allotment Secretary approves on the Allotment
Garden / plot must be built to the suppliers
recommended standards of construction and be
fit for purpose, maintained in a good state
of repair and condition to the satisfaction of
the Council / self-Managed Allotment
Secretary. Such structures must have guttering
connected to a securely lidded water
container (e.g. water butt / barrel) Should
the tenant fail to maintain any structure to the
correct maintenance standards then the Council
/ self-Managed Allotment Secretary will
instruct that the Tenant dismantle the
structure and that it is taken off site at the Tenants
own expense. Should the tenant fail to
undertake such removal then the Council will
undertake this and will seek to recover the
costs incurred from the tenant.
10.4 Approved structures should be sited to an
agreed location on the allotment garden / plot or as directed by the Council / Self-Managed
Allotment Secretary. No permanent footings or
bases can be constructed.
10.5 Barbed wire or razor wire is not
permitted on any part of an individual’s allotment garden / plot.
10.6 Toxic or hazardous materials or
contaminated waste or tyres must not be stored or brought onto the Site. All pesticides must comply with
the Food and Environmental Protection Act 1985 and are to be used in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations. The storing of materials other than for direct and prompt
use on the allotment garden / plot is
prohibited. All such materials must be stored
in a safe manner. (e.g. glass for cloches) and
must not be allowed to be a hazard or nuisance
to others.
10.7 Petrol, oil, fuel, lubricants, gases or
other flammable liquids are to be stored safely, in small quantities and in recommended locked safe
containers.
10.8 The Council / Self-Managed Allotment
Association is not to be liable for loss by accident,
fire, theft or damage of any allotment shed or
store or vehicles brought onto the site or
tools or contents left in any allotment shed
or store or vehicles brought onto the site.
10.9 On termination of any allotment tenancy
where the allotment holder can prove that they
have provided an allotment shed or store or
greenhouse then they are entitled to remove it
off the allotment plot and off the allotment
site. Should any structure remain on the
allotment plot after ten days following the
date of termination of the tenancy then all such
property shall be deemed to have been
abandoned and shall at the option of the Council
be treated as forfeit to and property of the
Council or shall be removed by the Council at
the expense of the Tenant whereupon the amount
of such expense shall become a debt
due from the Tenant to the Council.
11. Advertisements
11.2 Tenants may not display any personal or
commercial advertising on any part of the
allotment site.
12. Inspection
12.1 The Allotment garden / plot (and any
structure on it) may be entered and inspected by an Officer or member of the Council /or its agent
or the Police at any time and the Tenant
must give whatever access they require with or
without notice.
13. Disputes
13.1 Disputes between Tenants and the self-managed
Allotment Committee or directly managed
by the Council which cannot be resolved on
site will need to be referred to the Council
through its Customer Contact Centre. The
written decision of the Council will be binding on
all the Tenants involved in the dispute.
14. Harassment
14.1 St. Helens Council has a commitment to
eliminating unlawful or unfair discrimination and to achieving an environment free from harassment.
This extends to the conduct of allotment
Tenants (also see Allotment Rule 6.8)
14.2 Harassment may be of a specifically
racial, sexual or religious nature, but is generally
accepted to be any unwelcome physical, verbal
or non-verbal conduct. All Tenants are
expected to comply with the Council’s policies
in respect of harassment and discrimination.
14.3 Complaints about harassment are to be referred
to the Council through its Customer
Contact Centre. The Council will endeavor to
protect Tenants against victimisation for
making or being involved in a complaint.
Wherever possible, Tenants should in the first
instance tell the person who is causing the
problem that the conduct in question is
unwanted and/or offensive and must stop.
15. Termination
15.1 The Council may terminate Allotment
garden/plot tenancies in any of the following ways:
a) twelve months written Notice to Quit
expiring at any time between 29th September to 6th April
inclusive; or
b) three months written Notice to Quit if the
site or the Allotment Garden/plot is
required for any of the purposes specified in
sections 1(1) (b(-(d) inclusive of the
Allotments act 1922 (as amended);
c) by re-entry by the Council at any time
after giving one month’s written Notice to Quit
if: -
i) Rent
is in arrears for 40 days or more (whether formally demanded or not), or
ii) the
Tenant is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement or these Allotment Rules;
d) automatically three months following the
death of the Tenant. Item 2.3 applies unless
a co-worker registration had already been
established. Contact must be made with
the Council’s Allotment administration office
for an explanation of and to arrange this
if it is required.
e) if the Council receives a valid request
from the Secretary of a self-managed site to
terminate a tenancy agreement which is upheld.
f) by the termination of the title or right of
occupation of the Council to the said land
g) by re-entry by the Council after three
months previous notice in writing to the tenant
on account of the said land being required for
building, mining or any other industrial
purpose of for roads or sewers necessary in
connection with any of these purposes
15.2 Tenants may terminate Allotment Garden
Tenancies by giving the Council one month’s
notice in writing to the Parks Manager,
Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr street, St. Helens,
Merseyside. WA9 1JR or the Committee of a self-managed
allotment site whichever is
applicable to the tenant of their allotment
garden / plot
15.3 Compensation may be payable to the tenant
and claimable from the tenant in specific
circumstances as set out in Allotment Acts
1908 – 1950
16. Change of Address and Notice
16.1 Tenants must immediately inform the
Council / self-managed allotment committee in writing
of any change of a tenant’s personal address.
16.2 Notices to be served by the Council / self-managed
allotment committee on the Tenant
may be:
a) Affixed on the Allotment Garden/plot, or
b) Sent to the Tenant’s address in the Tenancy
Agreement (or notified to the Council /
self-managed allotment committee under these
rules) by first class post, registered
letter, recorded delivery or hand delivered or
c) Served on the Tenant personally.
16.3 Notices served under sub-paragraph 2
above will be treated as properly served even if not received.
16.4 Notices to be given to the Council should
be sent to: - St. Helens Council, Parks Manager,
Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr Street, St. Helens,
Merseyside. WA9 1JR or such other
address as the Council notifies in writing to
the Tenant.
16.5 Notices to the Committee of self-managed
sites should be sent via arrangements made
with the appropriate allotment site secretary
or handed to a Committee member on the site.
17. Insurance
17.1 The Council will only insure certain
parts of the allotment site including gating, perimeter
fencing, main site roadways, on site car parks
and water supply. Each tenant needs to
insure their own allotment garden / plot that
they are the tenant of for a minimum of third
party liability cover which can be arranged as
a group policy through each appropriate site
Allotment Association. The Council do not
provide any insurance cover for an individual’s
allotment garden / plot.
18. VAT
18.1 All sums of money referred to in this
agreement shall be subject to the addition of VAT or
any like tax replacing it where payable.
19. Contact Details
Please address correspondence to:
The Allotments Manager
Environmental Services
Hardshaw Brook Depot
Parr Street
St Helens
WA9 1JR
Contact:
The Contact Centre 01744 676789
contactcentre@sthelens.gov.uk