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The proposed Right to Grow framework would help communities create more spaces for growing food and accessing nature. Supporters say demand for allotments remains high across the capital.

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00:00Campaigners are calling for a London-wide Right to Grow framework to help communities turn
00:06unused public land into food gardens. Several boroughs already have schemes that create
00:12allotments, community gardens and orchards from neglected spaces. Supporters say a city-wide
00:18approach could make it easier for residents to grow food and improve access to nature.
00:23A report says thousands of people are waiting for allotment plots in London.
00:27City Hall says it is increasing access to green spaces and supporting community projects.
00:34Campaigners want growing included in future health and planning decisions.
00:38They say the policy could help create greener neighbourhoods across the capital in future.
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