We have had constructive and productive discussions with Martin Crawford over the past week. That was the feedback from him too. Eviction was not on the agenda and is not the intention. Our objective is simple: to work with Martin to agree a physical solution for making the boundary of the forest garden secure and safe, meeting the needs of a prospective tenant for the larger adjoining site of the former college. Nothing more. We understand Martin’s concern about the security of his lease and occupancy. He has already gained a legal opinion telling him he has good security of tenure, but we appreciate that he wants to discuss this further. That is a longer term conversation. It will not, however, include the sale of the plot to ART, or to any other party. There is no risk to the forest garden and Martin Crawford’s tenure, and DHT is honouring his lease.
By: Dartington Trust
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