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Revised Development Strategy

Thickthorn

Representation ID: 54582

Received: 05/07/2013

Respondent: Kenilworth Allotment Tenants Association

Representation Summary:

At the Kenilworth Forum meeting the Councils briefing on the plan for Kenilworth's development was enlightening, but with such a full agenda, there was no time for any questions afterwards. Concerned there was no mention of Allotments.

In the recent survey, which Councillor Coker put to the people of Kenilworth, 85% of the respondents voted for creating more allotment land (wherever this may be allocated), so surely this request cannot be ignored.

Town Council will verify that the allotments are held in high regard within our town, being both well managed and playing a very active role within the Kenilworth Community. Activities include supporting some of the Town's major events such as the Lion's Show, Kenilworth Festival and Food Fayre; important part in the education of young children relating to food production; frequent visits from local schools and a dedicated educational plot for children; visits by Art and photography groups, The Heart of England Organic Society and the Kenilworth branch of U3A. Have set up a new site at Beehive Hill, inclusive of facilities for disabled and wheelchair users. This 'Beehive Hill' site is now to be put forward for inclusion in the National Gardens scheme next year, only one other allotment site in the country who has earned this privilege. Currently have 150 on our waiting list and even by splitting most of our plots, have realized that this is just a 'short term fix'. A whole generation of younger families will miss out on what are the most formative years in their young children's lives which is sad when we are trying to encourage and educate the younger adults of the future on the benefits of freshly produced food, zero food air miles, and an all-round healthier lifestyle.

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