For those who have been following, you'll probably know the fight our small community has had to keep a Food is Free stand on a nature strip. It's designed to be a place where people can drop off excess produce and swap with others, and has been loved by everyone here, even if they don't use it themselves.


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The caretakers of the stall submitted many letters from the community, and we all emailed councillors to express our upset that something designed to address food sustainability, community union and mental health was being threatened. 

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To me it seemed a bit of a tension between law and reality - in reality, I think the council knew it was in line with the values they talked about, but the old laws said no. It was good to hear they were reviewing it rather than stubbornly adhering to bureaucracy.

But finally the outcome came via the Gardeners group I manage on Facebook - the social media mentioned in the article:

> **The infringement notice has been withdrawn and the report to Councillors for tomorrow night's meeting states that "The Shire is engaged with the petitioner and there is no current intention to require the structure to be removed in the short term."  The nature strip policy and the community amenity law are under review.  I am confident this issue can be sorted out for the benefit of the community.  Congratulations to all who are showing community spirit through this initiative.  Welcome to all who would like to attend the Council meeting or view it via the web streaming.**

Looks like the council has listened for a change. Good news! 

One of the things I love about the stand is people drop things off then come into the Facebook group to tell people stuff is there and share a recioe for what you do with it.


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Then people will turn it into preserves or the like and offer it back to the community, either selling or a few donated jars. I usually do this with oranges, turning them into marmalade.

Well, can't stay chatting - off to donate some pumpkins! 

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