INSPECTION: Coun Marlene Haworth checks whether an allotment is being used by the recognised holder
ALLOTMENT holders have been told to "use it or lose it" after it was revealed that many plots have been neglected despite a lengthy waiting list.
In Hyndburn there are more than 500 people on the waiting list for a council allotment. But of the 535 plots, more than 200 are not being used.
Coun Marlene Haworth said: "Allotments are very much sought after and we have lots of people waiting for one.
"A recent survey has revealed that many allotments are not being used or maintained.
"We have sent out letters asking tenants to use them, or face termination of their contract, after which the site will be offered to the next person on the waiting list."
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