It doesn't matter if someone has signed a tenancy agreement. The Act says that even if a contract contains a ban, the person is allowed to keep rabbits or hens. A contract can't override an Act of Parliament (even if it purports to).

But yes, you could try simply referring to the tenancy agreement they have signed. And if they are not abiding by other rules, or causing a nuisance to others, then they lose their right to keep them anyway.

That is exactly correct.  Statutory allotments, ie. those that are owned by the council, are covered by the Allotments Act.   NO local rules, tenancy agreements or bylaws can trump an Act of Parliament; no matter how much the local authority wants them to.  But the animals must be kept properly and cause no nuisance.

Since these spuds wont mash

I microwave them 'til soft then scoop flesh from skins, add s&p, milk and butter and mash, seems to work for me. Try it and see 

I think that is how our council side steps the Act.  If you sign your tenancy agreement you already know they won’t allow you to keep chickens, so they will find a way to kick you off for non-compliance if you make waves.  Even on the sites they do allow them, it is only in a rat and fox secure roofed run with no free-ranging, so a plot holder turning up with hens they let wander each day would be out in no time.

What on earth is matter with the tenant as it would appear to just need to politely ask permission,which sounds as if it’s a given will be allowed !

My thoughts as well    Some people do just have a talent for making their own lives difficult don’t they.  Or … they are planning something they know the committee will object to and are asserting their right to ignore the rules now in preparation for that. 


Incidentally, John the site owner did have a battle with his council at the time about chickens on his allotment.  This is from the main site about his experiences. 

https://www.chickens.allotment-garden.org/keeping-chickens/keeping-chickens-allotment-poultry-plot/

It doesn't matter if someone has signed a tenancy agreement. The Act says that even if a contract contains a ban, the person is allowed to keep rabbits or hens. A contract can't override an Act of Parliament (even if it purports to).

But yes, you could try simply referring to the tenancy agreement they have signed. And if they are not abiding by other rules, or causing a nuisance to others, then they lose their right to keep them anyway.

Just saw this on the Internet. I don't know if this is sound advice:

"This looks like leaf miner damage. Discard affected leaves preferably in plastic bags because the larva are inside chewing paths. Watch for little white eggs on underside of leaves. I remove them by dipping a cloth in soapy water and wiping the leaves. I also spray with soapy water in case any adults are around. You have to inspect often and stay on top of it."


"Leaf miners. Cut the leaves off, throw them out, and your beets will grow new leaves"