Decision

The Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Coastal Services has decided to approve amended Allotment Terms and Conditions for plot holders in Thanet District Council.

Analysis

outcome: The amended Allotment Terms and Conditions were approved.

summary: The decision involves approving amended Allotment Terms and Conditions for plot holders in Thanet District Council.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Coastal Services has decided to approve amended Allotment Terms and Conditions for plot holders in Thanet District Council.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it was reviewed in consultation with existing plot holders and Council staff.

affected_stakeholders: ["plot holders", "Council staff"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.thanet.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5397

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Cleansing and Coastal Services

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The matter relates to Thanet District Council’s (the Council) allotment plot holders terms and conditions of use, which have been reviewed and amended in consultation with existing allotment plot holders.

Content: The matter relates to Thanet District Council’s (the Council) allotment plot holders terms and conditions of use, which have been reviewed and amended in consultation with existing allotment plot holders. Approve the amended Allotment Terms and Conditions. The Allotment Terms and Conditions of use for plot holders holding a Council allotment plot date back to November 2017. They needed to be reviewed based on feedback received from existing plot holders and from Council staff within the Open Spaces service area during the review of the fees and charges for plots and water that occurred over the past year. The Council could decide not to approve the Allotment Terms and Conditions and to remain with the existing version from November 2017, however this document is out of date and needed updating. For this reason this is not the preferred option.   The recommended option is the preferred option. This will ensure that the Council has up to date Allotment Terms and Conditions that plot holders have been able to comment upon prior to adoption.

Date of Decision: July 29, 2025