sparks Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 A bit split on this one.... Couple who tidied verge outside home are told to put the weeds back or face fine by council jobsworths They thought they were being good citizens. But when this couple cleared weeds and rubbish from outside their house, the council issued a stern warning – telling them to put it all back. Samantha Hamilton and Colin Freeman spent months getting rid of dead plants, broken bottles and scrap metal from the verge next to their home in the village of Mytchett, Surrey, after moving in last April. So they were baffled by a solicitor’s letter telling them to return it to its former state or face legal action. Surrey County Council said part of the verge is owned by the highway authority, which means residents are barred from tending to it. The couple, both civilian workers in the Ministry of Defence, have even been told to pay £78 for a ‘retrospective licence’ to carry out the work. After: Before: Link But if they 'look after' it for 12 years, they can try and claim possesion thus extending their front garden.... Asking for 'licence money' is taking the p*ss, but should they have asked permission beforehand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogs Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 That is definately taking the p*ss. What a difference they ahve made and for the better. They should be charging the flaming Highways agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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