It's not so easy for them to get rid of allotment land when there is proof of sufficient demand, but doesn't mean they won't try! I do hope that rumour isn't true...

Some info on allotment legislation here

http://www.allotmoreallotments.org.uk/index.htm#hh

http://www.nsalg.org.uk/uploads/article5...Basics.pdf

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/8/36

Here's the link the Lewisham Council allotment page if anyone wants to see their nearest allotment - there is a document showing waiting list times

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/LeisureAndCul...tments.htm