Rotherham Council criticised for inaction as Bellway Homes removes 200m of hedgerow without permission

A MINERS welfare club criticised a housing developer for ripping out 200 metres of hedgerow without permission — and Rotherham Council for taking “no action” in response.

 
President of Swallownest Miners Welfare Club, Pete Overton, by the fence where the hedgerow has been cut down by developers. 230252-3placeholder image
President of Swallownest Miners Welfare Club, Pete Overton, by the fence where the hedgerow has been cut down by developers. 230252-3
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