tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post4756551970718456157..comments2023-06-30T13:43:46.225+01:00Comments on Duck Dinner Dash: Calling all Sheffield allotment holders ..Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396423156961966846noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-88390795761205358752012-03-14T10:10:57.541+00:002012-03-14T10:10:57.541+00:00Thanks for sharing, I will bookmark and be back ag...Thanks for sharing, I will bookmark and be back again<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bestpropertyworld.com/property-for-sale-in-birmingham.html" rel="nofollow"> apartments for rent in Sheffield</a>Felcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713530254239921097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-34117631814372882082011-02-27T21:54:37.444+00:002011-02-27T21:54:37.444+00:00I have emailed my local councilors :)I have emailed my local councilors :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396423156961966846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-21976100875759934852011-02-26T21:15:31.597+00:002011-02-26T21:15:31.597+00:00oh that's a good idea - well done
I think you...oh that's a good idea - well done<br /><br />I think you'll find you're definitely too young xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396423156961966846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-59705503361402730032011-02-26T20:34:06.637+00:002011-02-26T20:34:06.637+00:00I've emailed my councillor!
Hope this doesn&#...I've emailed my councillor!<br /><br />Hope this doesn't turn out like the line in Summertime Blues:<br /><br />I'm gonna take my problem to the United Nations<br />Well I called my congressman and he said 'Quote'<br />"I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote"Gordon Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796375484099193959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-40197768308260238512011-02-26T20:27:14.595+00:002011-02-26T20:27:14.595+00:00yes,I've asked exactly that Woody - WHAT will ...yes,I've asked exactly that Woody - WHAT will we get in return for this tremendous hike. <br /><br />Interesting comment about consultation, I'm really not sure who is invited to the Allotment Advisory<br />meeting - or how you even get an invite. Pat, from the Allotment Fed, is co-ordinating a response (objection) on behalf of all plot holders and I think will be at the meeting - how persuasive she is, I don't know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396423156961966846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-18838541756689171612011-02-26T20:10:35.513+00:002011-02-26T20:10:35.513+00:00Crikey; these are big increases.
I do support the...Crikey; these are big increases.<br /><br />I do support the move to paying in advance because the current system is just plain bonkers. <br /><br />The 7.5% increase amounts to us being asked to subsidise an economic bailout in circumstances where we didn't create the problem. The Council are simply passing the buck to plotholders. But we can stomach a 7.5% increase; 7.5% of not much is still not much.<br /><br />But the proposals to double costs by 2015/16 is just a ripoff. Granted, it still only amounts to £2 a week but we are being treated as a cash-cow and don't seem to be getting anything in return, for increases well above RPI. What are plotholders getting out of this doubled income stream? Pah!!<br /><br />And finally, are they required to consult? Or will it be a case of the decision being taken and we'll simply be informed. Sounds a bit like the latter.<br /><br />I'm beginning to worry that I'm persuading myself of the need to go to the Federation mtg. Now that is scary!Gordon Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796375484099193959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-65863878425614050192011-02-26T18:12:56.897+00:002011-02-26T18:12:56.897+00:00NG you are so lucky to have an acre on your door s...NG you are so lucky to have an acre on your door step - no politics to deal with :) Can't wait for the tea house opening, it sounds magical x<br /><br />We definitely need to find a quieter pub next time ! <br /><br />I blame it all on Rob :-pAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396423156961966846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-18976498217885821262011-02-26T16:49:50.212+00:002011-02-26T16:49:50.212+00:00This takes on a whole new meaning in view of last ...This takes on a whole new meaning in view of last night's discussion in the pub! :)<br />It was really good to meet you. I enjoyed it. It'd be good to meet up again - but in a quieter pub!<br />I'll let you know when the official Tea House opening ceremony is! xNutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-49514921146604200402011-02-25T13:34:29.226+00:002011-02-25T13:34:29.226+00:00Good info Mal and John. Think we've got plenty...Good info Mal and John. Think we've got plenty of holes in the argument to start off with already, although I'm concerned the proposals not being more widely circulated.<br /><br />Oh and that formatting is shocking, but me a pint tonight and I'll let you know the secret. LOL.RobDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665704024069579251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-59791849170473320392011-02-25T06:51:57.103+00:002011-02-25T06:51:57.103+00:00We had a similar issue with our Town Council last ...We had a similar issue with our Town Council last November Michelle. They wanted to double some rent increases and we 'negotiated' an increase of 10%... not bad considering there hadn't been an increase for 3 yrs. We also got them to agree to increase annual by rate of inflation so no sudden surprises in future.<br /><br />I've written a post on my blog detailing how we tackled the issue along with legislation etc. It's been quoted in The Times & BBC The One Show are using it as background research for a future item. You can read the details at the link below.<br /><br />Note in particular that although the Council can increase charges however they wish, the increases have to be in line with increases applied for other recreational amenities.<br /><br />Hope it helps. John<br /><br />http://allotmentheaven.blogspot.com/2010/11/increase-in-allotment-rents.htmlJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-12228048230431925002011-02-25T00:24:13.313+00:002011-02-25T00:24:13.313+00:00The only stance to take in rent negotiations:
Les...The only stance to take in rent negotiations:<br /><br />Less than the RPI - OK<br /><br />More than the RPI - NO WAY<br /><br /><br /><br />The RPI (Retail Price Index) is the accepted measure of inflation. The Office of Fair Trading have issued guidance that recognises it as a valid reference to compare rents to. If rents imposed by a landlord exceed it then you have every right to ask for an independent arbiter to asssess a "fair rent for the purpose" under the Allotment Acts 1892 to 1950.<br /><br />(I have come across this in the process of a post mortem on Edinburgh Allotment rents - Far better to 'nip it in the bud')<br /><br />ATB<br /><br />MalMal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-2717235716282003922011-02-24T23:36:06.635+00:002011-02-24T23:36:06.635+00:00Ducky - All Local Authorities are at the same game...Ducky - All Local Authorities are at the same game. It's your duty to represent allotment holders throughout the land in your dealings with your local authority. Our's is trying to rip us off royaly. They've started to raise more tax from allotment holders that anyone else (under the pretext of raising funds from the exisiting allotment holders to buy land for new allotments). In the process thay have withdrawn any fundinfg for concessions. Local authorities follow each other like sheep/politicians. Watch out!<br /><br />So, protect the allotment tradition!!!Mal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-67815560540538241902011-02-24T23:26:18.686+00:002011-02-24T23:26:18.686+00:00LOL, it's a lot to take in isn't it. I a...LOL, it's a lot to take in isn't it. I actually don't object to paying for the plot in advance and somehow I do think it will make a difference to those new people who perhaps don't work plots as well as they could.<br /><br />I'm puzzled by the bit about plot holders getting plots for 'free' if they join mid year -the wanted a years rent from me, when I got mine in Nov / Dec.<br /><br />I'm a bit shocked at the rises ! Does make you think about being self managed ...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396423156961966846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20272998.post-17726320507144717362011-02-24T23:18:58.756+00:002011-02-24T23:18:58.756+00:00OOOOH DUCKY, That's a lot to take in. I see a ...OOOOH DUCKY, That's a lot to take in. I see a lot about rent rates and revenue received. Did I miss it or where is the bit about the Council's costs to maintain the current. If the Council grants concessions (to unwaged or elderly) make sure that under the smokescreen of government cuts they don't renege on their commitment to pay for the concessions THEY granted. <br /> <br />The 1950 Act allows for quarterly payment of any rents over £1. Tell the Council you agree to payment before the September deadline as long as they agree to this provision set in law. to be invoiced quarterly. They'll soon drop the whole idea.Mal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.com