I know I speak on behalf of all home owners on both Dawlish Close and Rewe Close, Blackburn. The grass around our homes is like a jungle. It hasn’t been cut all year.

The council has decided it is unadopted land after cutting it for the last 37 yrs.

A couple of months ago, someone from the council came and sprayed the verges with weedkiller.

When I questioned this, I was told the paths belonged to them and it was to keep them clear!

The mind boggles where their priorities lie.

We as homeowners are required to pay an average of £1,148 per home for a sub standard service.

If we withheld payments we would be served with court orders.

j d, Dawlish Close Blackburn.