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<p>We welcome the work done by organisations like the UK Men’s Shed Association which
help people to keep active. This has significant benefits, which is reflected in the
lottery funding which has been given to the Association. As well as the positive impact
on the general well-being and health of the participating individuals, the work of
the Association also actively supports community engagement and recycling and re-use
of materials, both of which are Government priorities.</p><p> </p><p>This Government
believes strongly in the importance of allotments within local communities and wants
local authorities to do all they can to ensure that allotments are maintained and
used effectively. In this context, on 30 January the Department published new guidance,
“Allotment Disposal Guidance: Safeguards and alternatives”, to clarify the legal and
policy safeguards in place to ensure that disposal is transparent and handled properly
and thoroughly.</p><p> </p><p>This guidance is available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allotment-disposal-guidance-safeguards-and-alternatives"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allotment-disposal-guidance-safeguards-and-alternatives</a>.</p>
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