I gained approval of the parks department for creating a drop off and pick up area by clearing the overgrown and wild area between the fence shown dotted and plot 14A which has bees on it. We did manage to get the area cleared and the site caretaker for the light industrial site on the West had managed to save us some materials so that we could arrange a working party and fence the area off. Then the travellers hit the site, mayhem and vast quantities of rubbish appeared as fast as the materials disappeared.
The site on the West appeared to be taken up by two development companies since then and finally Redrow appear to have bought it and have at last installed more robust protection in addition to employing security men with dogs to prevent another site invasion. They pop into the allotment from time to time for water for the dogs.
I have written to Redrow to see if they would be kind enough to assist in the formation of the pick up and drop off area, especially as Mencap have plots 13, 13A & 14 on the allotment and they are not going to be able to get their mini bus and cars that they bring their day care members anywhere near to the entrance of the allotment.
The fence on the boundary of the allotment and site has been historically bodged by the councils fencing contractor, and on the planning drawings is not down for replacement during the re development of the site. I am aware that Redrow are in discussion with the council regarding the replacement of the fence and that make all kinds of sense as it will be easier for the contractor to undertake the drainage works required, as plots 9 & 10 flood in winter and during flash floods like we have had recently, and both the council and Redrow have a Japanese Knot weed problem to resolve in that area.
I will update you on the situation once I receive a reply from Redrow regarding the request for assistance.
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