Rye Town Council is conducting a consultation with all plot holders on some proposed changes to the Allotment Rules.
This is important as the Allotment Rules form a substantial part of your tenancy agreement and govern the management of the allotment sites.
The current Rules were implemented in August 2024 after Rye Town Council took ownership of the sites from Rother District Council. Since then, various issues have consistently occurred, prompting this review.
Suggested changes have been made by the Allotments Forum. This is a group made up of 2 representatives of Rye Allotment Society from each site, 1 representative from the Rye Community Garden and 5 Rye Town Councillors assisted by the Clerk and Deputy Clerk, who consider matters relating to the management of Rye allotments.
The consultation documents are available to download here:
Summary of proposed amendments to the Allotment Rules
DRAFT Amended Rye Allotment Rules (Green text shows areas that remained unchanged, with black text indicating sections subject to amendments and proposed changes in shown in red.)
How to respond
A consultation open to all plot holders runs from 15 April 2026 to midnight on 13 May 2026.
We are keen to hear from you with your comments on the proposed changes.
Comments can be submitted:
- by email to townhall@ryetowncouncil.gov.uk using the subject line ‘Allotment Rules’
- by post to Rye Town Council, Town Hall, Market Street, Rye TN31 7LA
- in person at the Town Hall anytime from Monday – Thursday, 10am-1pm.
After the Consultation
A summary of all comments received and our responses will then be published via Rye Town Council’s website (hard copy available by request). Changes prompted by this consultation will then be incorporated into the final draft.
The final draft Allotment Rules will be considered by the Allotments Forum at their next meeting and, subject to any further amendments, will be approved for circulation.