Press Release: First New Allotments in Glossop for 30 Years – One Step nearer

The first new allotments in Glossop for over 30 years may open at a site near St Mary’s Road by the early Spring of 2011. Certainly that is the aspiration of Glossopdale Action for Allotments Chairperson (GAFA), Mark Alix.

“We have been in negotiations with High Peak Borough Council about new sites since January 2009, and finally we are beginning to see clear signs of progress. The proposed new site still needs to receive planning approval, but I am confident that GAFA can satisfy all of the management requirements”, Mr Alix states.

“The site has reasonable security and is well-aspected for growing produce. High Peak Borough Council have pledged to provide technical and financial support to help with its redevelopment”.

“At this stage GAFA need more people to become involved, so that as a constituted group, we can accelerate the process of establishing new allotment sites”.

GAFA’s AGM will take place at Bradbury House, Glossop between 7.30-9.30pm on Tuesday 21^st September, 2010.

Further Information: Mark Alix - 07880-812272 (mobile), mjalix@googlemail.com