Dec 14, 2024, 9:33 AM
Dec 14, 2024, 9:33 AM

Council's scaffolding devastates elderly woman's garden and sparks outrage

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Highlights
  • Pat Phillips from Slough, 86, endured six months of darkness due to scaffolding, which resulted in her garden dying.
  • The scaffolding was recently removed, revealing a devastated garden that had been well cared for over the years.
  • The council has promised to restore her garden and make home upgrades, highlighting the need for better resident consideration.
Story

In Slough, England, Pat Phillips, an 86-year-old woman, has experienced significant distress following the council's installation of scaffolding for repairs on her street. This work began six months ago and left her and her neighbors in complete darkness, severely affecting her outdoor plants and flowers. The scaffolding was finally removed three weeks ago; however, by that time, her cherished garden had perished, having been deprived of necessary sunlight for an extended period. Her garden was once filled with vibrant blooms and a cherry blossom tree, making it a staple of the neighborhood. Ms. Phillips has expressed her frustration about the state of her garden stating, “I've had no spring and now all my plants ruined.

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