I know this is my own fault.
I've had a council run allotment a few years. I've never had much success with it (I've killed lavender and mint in the past. This is how bad I am at gardening!) but I've mostly kept on top of it and have enjoyed it.
Over the last 12 or so months I've not really been there. I've been off work sick for months and well, life.
About a month ago I got letter telling me to improve it within a week. It was meant to be 2 weeks but there was a delay with the letter. I should have contacted the council then but I didn't.
I cleared some of the plot and put in strawberries and covered some of it. A large section had nesting birds so I left that bit because it's illegal to disturb them. Again, I should have told the council.
I got a letter a few days ago telling me I was being evicted in 7 days from the plot for non-cultivation. I am gutted and feel so guilty as it's the only outside space my 7 year old has.
I've written to appeal, explaining the steps I've taken since the first letter. I am going tomorrow to do some more work and hopefully speak to the head honcho on the site. There isn't a commitee as such but he seems to have the most contact with the council.
Can anyone else suggest what I can say to keep my plot? Or has anyone successfully appealed a decision like this?
I'm upset about it.