Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was the approval to commence public consultation on the proposed allotment strategy.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval to undertake public consultation on the proposed Allotment Strategy and Action Plan in Trafford.
topline: The Executive Member for Communities and Safety has decided to approve public consultation on the proposed Allotment Strategy and Action Plan in Trafford.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the management, administration, promotion, and funding of allotments, which can impact various stakeholders in the community.
affected_stakeholders: ["Trafford Council", "partners", "volunteers", "allotment tenants", "community members"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1464
Decision Maker: Executive Member for Communities and Safety
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Allotment Strategy and Action Plan intends to provide a structure by which Trafford Council, our partners and volunteers can help maximise the many benefits that allotments offer. The strategy will provide strategic guidelines for the management, administration, promotion, development and funding of allotments in Trafford. It aims to raise the profile of allotments and to optimise their use for existing and potential tenants, suiting the needs of all sections of the community. The strategy examines the way forward for the Council’s allotments over the next five years. It identifies a number of prime objectives, describes the background and issues relevant to the provision of allotments and outlines appropriate courses of action and further developments to improve allotment sites This report requests approval to undertake public consultation on the proposed strategy document.
Content: The Allotment Strategy and Action Plan intends to provide a structure by which Trafford Council, our partners and volunteers can help maximise the many benefits that allotments offer. The strategy will provide strategic guidelines for the management, administration, promotion, development and funding of allotments in Trafford. It aims to raise the profile of allotments and to optimise their use for existing and potential tenants, suiting the needs of all sections of the community. The strategy examines the way forward for the Council’s allotments over the next five years. It identifies a number of prime objectives, describes the background and issues relevant to the provision of allotments and outlines appropriate courses of action and further developments to improve allotment sites This report requests approval to undertake public consultation on the proposed strategy document. 1) That the commencement of a public consultation regarding the proposed allotment strategy, be approved. 2) That once the consultation period has closed Officers will review responses and a final Allotments Strategy and Action Plan will be presented to the Executive for approval. The proposed Allotment strategy consultation will allow improved delivery of the service. If approval to consult is not given, then the proposed allotment strategy cannot be finalised. Failure to establish a strategy will impact negatively on the delivery and improvements to the service.
Date of Decision: August 13, 2025