There are 141 people working these plots and they can be one of four types of tenant: a plotholder, a co-tenant, a co-worker or a plot share.
- A plot holder and co-tenant have equal responsibility and rights over the plot. They pay rent based on the area of the plot to Manchester City Council and are responsible for keeping the plot in good order.
- A co-worker is someone who helps a plot holder on a regular basis but has no rights over the plot, so if the plot holder gives up the plot the co-worker cannot take it on.
- A plot share is someone from the waiting list who is working on a plot with a plotholder, till a plot comes vacant for them, but they have no rights over that plot.
Everybody, regardless of where they sit in the above types, is required to be a member of the Ivygreen Allotment Society which is £15 per person per year.
The Society is made up of its membership and is managed on behalf of Manchester City Council by an elected committee of plot holders who volunteer their time to run various aspects of site management. Elections take place every November at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Other plot holders also volunteer their time on specific projects.
There are a variety of
public events throughout the year including a plant sale and an annual show. There's a
small shop on site for members to purchase items such as peat-free compost, fertiliser, tools and hardware and other essential items.
Altogether a friendly, engaged and positive group of members united by a love of growing.
