Allotment bullying by a corrupt committee

Has anyone any solution to a bullying committee who isolate then attack individual members by inventing slights and slurs purportedly by said isolated Plot Holder?      They are always witnesses to the incidents  themselves i.e. one writes a letter of complaint backed by at least two others from the committee or their spouses.     

Who owns the allotments, can you approach them if it’s directed at you. What has the committee got to gain by bullying people, do the bullied Allotmenters give up the plot& they let it out to themselves or friends?

I don't take very kindly to those who are supposed to offer help and comradeship to plot  other holders we all expect to be treated equally and if we do step out of line then one would expect a quiet word in that persons ear would be the order of the day

I don't agree with any allotment mafia especially those elected onto an allotments committee we haven't got an allotment committee but we do have a parish council representative that overlooks the allotments and also has his own allotments who is a good friend


but i have to say going back in time we  did have a problem with some allotment snitcher who where hell bent in title tattle to the council over something or nothing so I approached them individually with a little chat and had no more problems they kept well away from me for a long time but eventually they admitted they had been dip sticks and we got on fine till they gave up there allotments some years later

basiclly brokenglass you need to name and shame a strong letter to your allotment landlords being the council that you intend to take this further if they're not prepaired to look into this matter these allotments commitee elected representatives can be removed as harasment is a very serious matter these days and should be followed up with at least an investigation your concerns and then deal with it appropiately

if you still not satisfied you could contact your local elected councillor to take your case up

I know of two different sites where this happens.   As has been said,   just keep your head down and say nothing other than to exchange pleasantries and maybe a cuppa with your adjoining neighbours.  It is sad that people on committees (not just allotment ones) are often very vindictive and spiteful and their clique "rules ok"   Just regard them as sad people, and remember at the end of the day, they still have to go to the toilet     Whenever I meet folk who are rude to me (which fortunately is seldom)  I always look at them and remember that.  It takes it down into perspective      Mrs Bouquet

Oh, please tell me what committee's you are on.     Mrs Bouquet

the Committee gain by then giving the plots to their friends who can amazingly jump to the front of the waiting list for some wonderous reason.    The problem with the committee is that they do not wish any other ideas /opinions other than their own and anyone who offers an alternative is then given the silent treatment and low and behold they have a letter or letters written in about them which of course are reviewed and judged by the committee!     The allotments are owned by the Local Council but it is difficult to make contact with the responsible person as the conduit is by way of a Committee member.   

I am sorry to hear about your troubles.  Just because the 'responsible person' is the usual way of the council dealing with the allotments, does not mean that you cannot contact them direct.  I agree with the others that a letter to them would be fine.  Keep it factual and do not make personal slights against the individuals concerned on your site.   If your council person isn't helpful, then consider getting your local councillor (if you have this sort of arrangement where you are) involved.

Corruption is a nasty business, whether done at a local or bigger level.