Concrete blocks installed at pensioner's home after court victory

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Concrete blocks have been placed around an 81-year-old woman's court-enforced access to her home in Derbyshire. Helene Ball won a three-year legal dispute against Derbyshire County Council, establishing her right to access her property via a particular route.

However, the council has since installed the blocks around this access point. The council states the blocks are 'practical, not punitive' and denies accusations of bullying. Despite her court victory, Ball still cannot access her property through the court-enforced access route.

How it is being reported

• Concrete Lego blocks placed around 81-year-old woman’s home are “practical, not punitive” says Derbyshire council, which denies “bullying”Derbyshire Times · 30 Sept, 14:54
• Concrete Lego blocks installed after Derbyshire pensioner's court victory 'practical not punitive', claims politicianDerbyshire Live · 30 Sept, 14:24

In this story: Helene Ball · Derbyshire County Council · Derbyshire

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