Council could face legal action over 'eyesore tarmac cowpats'
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A local council could face legal action over what residents have dubbed "tarmac cowpats".Cheltenham Civic Society has launched proceedings against Gloucestershire County Council for blighting the town centre's paved areas.The civic group has served a section 56 notice on the authority, a move which could ultimately result in court action if the council fails to address the unsightly asphalt patches.Local people have expressed support for the legal challenge, describing the repairs as an eyesore which tarnishes Cheltenham's image.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The society initially raised concerns about the makeshift tarmac repairs in 2024 but claims it had no choice but to pursue formal legal action.Resident Julie Olding expressed frustration at the visual impact on visitors to the spa town: "If you're a visitor coming in, it's not the best thing to look at, when you've got this beautiful pavement and then big cow pats."Jane McGraham, another local, argued the pavement condition...
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