Jeremy Corbyn criticized government rules allowing councils to sell allotments for everyday funding. He believes this makes allotments more vulnerable to development. The National Allotment Society clarified that protections for statutory allotments remain intact and sales require a legal process. The government has permitted sales of eight allotment sites since taking office, yet NAS noted this is a decrease in disposals. Corbyn emphasized ongoing threats from developers and advocates for safeguarding allotments against such pressures.
Jeremy Corbyn expressed concern over rules allowing councils to sell allotments to fund daily expenses, stating this jeopardizes the future of these vital community spaces. He noted that allotments are often under threat from developers, and now government backing exacerbates this risk.
The National Allotment Society emphasized that existing legal protections for statutory allotments remain unchanged. They can only be sold or developed through a rigorous legal process, ensuring that no statutory site faces sudden disposals without due consideration.
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