Allotments in Livingston
Tue, 03/06/2008 - 11:53 — nataliecorner
I am in the process of trying to find out contact details for Deans Meadows Allotments in LIvingston to add my name to any waiting list, if anyone can help me i would be grateful.
I am amazed that an expanding town like Livingston has NO council run allotments and how difficult i have found it to track down contact details. Surely i can not be the only person in Livingston wanting to rent an allotment to provide food for my family whilst enjoying a hobby which i can share and pass on a love of to my children.
According to information i collected at 'Gardening Scotland' if six or more people contact the council on the lack of allotment provision then the council are obliged to look into providing some. Is this right and what is the best way to find out if there are other people in Livingston who are interested? I would welcome any suggestions.
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West Lothian contact details
Hi Natalie,
According to the Finding Scotland's Allotments booklet of 2007, produced by the Scottish Allotments & Gardens Society (SAGS), you can contact the West Lothian Council's Operational Services on 01506 776629.
Also listed are sites at Bridgend, West Calder, and two at Winchburgh.
Perhaps you could find other interested parties on this web site, by word of mouth or advertise in your local paper?
I believe there is a statutory obligation for local authorities to consider provision. If you contact SAGS via their web site www.sags.org.uk, they should be able to confirm the position and the processes.
Good luck!
Pauline