'Bully' council threatens to fine 97-year-old pensioner for feeding the birds in her own back garden after a neighbour complains


'Bully' council threatens to fine 97-year-old pensioner for feeding the birds in her back

Retired music teacher Anne Seago (pictured, right) says she can't even bring herself to look out of the windows of her conservatory (pictured, inset) to watch the sparrows and robins after being accused of anti-social behaviour by her local council. She was sent a threatening letter (pictured, inset) by Fylde Council, which said it would fine her if she fed birds in her garden

 

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