- Feb 4, 2018
The Site has a single water supply for its stand pipes and tanks, its toilets and the kitchen in the John Gray Centre.
Merton Council's published aim for its allotments is to turn off the supply every autumn and turn it on again in the spring. The intention is to protect the exposed parts of the system from the possible effects of icy weather. In practice, this would mean no water, flushing toilets or kitchen facilities during November to February (Winter).
The Management Committee of CPAGA is currently working with the Council, through idverde, to see if, with the help of volunteers, water can be available during some periods over Winter when the risks from icy weather are remote. This has been possible in past Winters. The Committee knows that people visiting the Site during Winter value the availability of flushing toilets.
During periods when flushing toilets are not available, the Committee tries to warn people with notices on the toilets and on its web site. Unfortunately, this Winter, such notices have been quickly vandalised.
During periods when the toilets do not flush, the Committee asks that people use a bucket of water from a tank to flush the toilets after use to be considerate of other people.
- Nov 12, 2017
Everyone is invited to the CPAGA
Christmas Party
Sunday 3 December 2017 11.30 am in the John Gray Centre (the Shop will close at 11 am).
Please join us for a glass of mulled wine, seasonal nibbles and festive garden cheer.
Food to share is very welcome or just come along!
- Oct 7, 2017
Merton Council has published allotment fees and charges for the years ended 30 September 2018 (2017/18) and 30 September 2019 (2018/19).
Standard allotment rent** per 25 sq m (1 rod) 2017/18 £ 19.30; 2018/19 £ 19.86
Rent** after concession* 2017/18 £ 13.50; 2018/19 £ 13.90
Water rate per 25 sq m (1 rod) 2017/18 £ 1.30; 2018/19 £ 1.68
Keys to site per key 2017/18 and 2018/19 £ 6.00
* Concessions are available for: Disabled persons and those aged 60 and over and not in full time employment. Holders of ES40 or recipients of supplementary benefits, juniors. Concessions are allowed on a maximum of 250 sq m (10 rods) per tenant and only apply to London Borough of Merton residents or those working in or attending full time education in the borough. To be eligible for a concession on allotment rent, proof of entitlement must be received no later than 1 September to receive a discount for the coming year commencing 1 October.
** Between 1 October to 28 (or 29) February tenants will be charged a full year's rent. From 1 March to 31 July tenants will be charged for half the rental year. Invoices for allotment rent are due 1 October annually.
