Allotment Committee 16 September 2026 at 6.30pm

Agenda

  1. Apologies for absence – Members are reminded of the importance of submitting apologies for non-attendance and of the need for the meeting to consider acceptance of these apologies.
  2. Declarations of Interest – Members will identify any declarations of disclosable pecuniary and other registerable personal interests. Members are asked to read the note at the foot of this agenda on declarations of interest.
  3. Public Questions – Under item 8, allotment tenants have an opportunity to discuss allotment issues. This item considers non-tenant-related questions.
  4. Appointment of Chair for 2026/27 – Please notify nominations to the Parish Clerk by 12 noon on 16th September.
  5. Appointment of Vice Chair for 2026/27 – Please notify nominations to the Parish Clerk by 12 noon on 16th September.
  6. Terms of Reference (
  7. To consider and adopt the minutes of the 28 January 2026 meeting (Page 4)
  8. Matters Arising
  9. Parish Clerk’s Report – The Parish Clerk will present a verbal report updating Members on matters of interest.
  10. Garden Fires – Members are asked to consider whether a seasonal prohibition on garden fires should be introduced from 1st June to 30th September, in response to concerns arising during periods of hot or dry weather.
  11. Tenant Open Forum – Tenants are invited to discuss allotment issues directly with Members. Space for members of the public will be limited and access will be on a first-come, first-served basis.Tenants’ questions can be notified to the Parish Clerk before 12 noon on the day of the meeting at info@choppingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk and will be read out at the meeting during the public session.

Issued by:

Angela Brindley
Parish Clerk

6 September 2026