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Norwich has more than 1,800 allotment plots on 18 sites across the city and new plots are now being divided in two.
This has helped reduce waiting lists and allowed more people to take on an allotment more quickly.
The average 125 sq m plot costs £35-a-year and those eligible for the Go 4less scheme can receive a 50pc discount.
Paul Kendrick, cabinet member for parks and open spaces, said: “We’re really lucky in Norwich to have such a good provision of allotments.
“I hope with plots becoming available more people will feel inspired to join our community of allotment tenants and reap the rewards of growing their own fresh produce.
“A year’s tenancy could even make an imaginative Christmas present for a green-fingered friend or relative.”
Once a tenant takes on a plot, the council’s allotments officer and other experienced tenants are on hand to offer advice and an information pack on getting started.
The news comes about five months after concerns were raised by some city councillors over “heavy-handed” warning letters to allotment holders to bring their plots up to scratch.
Ben Price, Green party city councillor, said: “It is good to see waiting lists decrease but this shouldn’t be achieved by drastically reducing the size of all relinquished plots and writing intimidating letters to plot holders.
“It is really important the council maintains a certain number of full-sized plots, which provide enough growing space, to become truly self-sufficient.
“The council should focus on turning some brownfield sites over to more allotments in areas of the city where demand for them is high. If residents are concerned at further price increases for allotments, then they need to let their feelings known in the council’s consultation.”
As reported, more than 12 acres of farmland to the west of Brundall is being transformed into allotments and woodland after Norfolk County Council signed over the land for community use.
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