Policy and Rules

The rules and conditions set out in any General Rules and the Constitution o f this Association are adhered to at all times.

  • The first twelve months of membership are probationary and the Secretary reserves the right, with the consent of the Management Committee of the Association, to cancel membership at any point during this time, without notice, if the member breaches Association rules or neglects the plot.

  • If deemed necessary by the Committee, the period of probation may be extended

  • Dependant on the state of the plot at commencement time of this agreement, the Secretary will stipulate a time period for the plot to be cleared and brought into satisfactory usage, by which time at least 50% of the plot should be being cultivated or ready to be so, determined by the time of year. This ratio of cultivation must be continuous throughout the members use of the plot unless agreed otherwise by the Committee.

  • Any buildings / structures already on the plot and stated in the notes section of this agreement remain the property of the Association and should not be removed without permission from the Management Committee. Any replacements or new buildings will require the Management Committe's approval before installation. All buidinge must be maintained and kept safe.

Additionally you are required to:

  • Clearly display the plot number for all to see.

  • Maintain all side paths surrounding the plot and out back any growth through perimeter fencing.

  • Collect rainwater from plot structures where possible.

  • Never cut across or trespass onto another plot unless invited to do so by the plot holder

  • Dispose of any waste in an appropriate manner and in accordance with local Borough Council rules and those stated in the Association's Constitution.

  • Keep site access gates locked at all times.

  • Help keep the general areas of the site clean and tidy.