Agenda item

To receive and consider a request from Witney Allotment Association to approve and fund the installation or raised beds at Lakeside allotments.

The Committee considered a request from the Witney Allotment Association for funding to install raised beds to improve accessibility at Lakeside allotments which would also help to reduce the waiting list.

Members supported the principle of improving accessibility and agreed in principle that practical solutions should be explored, particularly given the flooding issues at Lakeside. However, they noted concerns regarding the wide cost range quoted and requested that Officers obtain a more detailed, itemised cost breakdown from the Allotments Association so as the proposed expenditure could be assessed alongside the long-term value for money and potential return on the investment

Members heard that the costs could be met from the existing Allotments Ear Marked Reserve.

Resolved:

That officers seek further detailed costings and additional information from the Lakeside Allotments Group before a decision is made on the proposal.