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Hi all. New member, first post.I am a committee member on a council run site, and they quietly introduced a deposit of £55 in 2014, which none of us knew about! This only came about when my neighbour and I took on a 10 rod plot last year (I already have my own 2 rod plot). Local members of an allotment association were appalled when they were told this at a recent meeting. Our council officer had to bring it up at their recent meeting, but I don't think anyone thought to ask if the money was being safe guarded. We have plot holders who have been here donkeys years. What hope is there of any prospective new tenants getting their money in 20-30-40 years time?Oh, and the gate key deposit is now £25. Rather than pay it, most tenants now prefer to just open the side gate which has a combo padlock.