When your plot will be inspected, and the level of cultivation required.
The first 3 months of your tenancy is a probationary period unless your tenancy starts within the winter.
We'll expect to see:
If you don’t manage this, the council reserves the right to end your tenancy and re-let the plot.
After your 3-month probationary period, we’ll expect you to cultivate 75% of your plot. At this point, you’ll enter the normal inspection process.
To help manage the areas of your plot that aren't cultivated, we recommend mulching with a weed-suppressing membrane. This will:
You can also strim down grass and tall weeds in the non-cropped areas.
We’ll carry out 3 inspections on each site during the growing season. This is between April and October. You'll receive a notice if:
We'll send your notice to the address we have on record, so let the service know if you change your address. If you update your address with another council department, we will not be informed of this.
Find out more about specific notices, and what to do if you receive a notice.