Adrian Shepherd (in the photo left), Field Secretary of Mordecai’s Allotment on Merthyr Road, Trallwng, explained : “Rhondda Cynon Taf are proposing the sale of the allotment land as surplus to requirements”.

Occupancy at Mordecai’s Field Allotment site is 100% with a long waiting list. There are plots on the allotment taken in a partnership with a local school offering precious experiences to children on how food can be grown locally.

Allotment gardening in Rhondda Cynon Taff is very popular with full occupancy and waiting lists throughout the County Borough. There is, however, intense pressure on the Labour-controlled County Borough Council to allow the sale of land for housing development. News about Mordecai Allotment comes only weeks after threats to evict the Haigside allotment gardeners in Treherbert.

To help save Rhondda Cynon Taff Allotment gardens for your Community … Get involved. Contact the local Allotment Secretary. Put your Name down on the Waiting List. Ask your Local Councillors – who are standing for Election on May 1st 2008 – to support Allotment Gardens for your community.