November 4th 2024.
A builder named Michael Thomas has found himself in a bit of a predicament. You see, Michael had the idea to convert an old pizza takeaway into a three-story, seven bedroom HMO. However, his plan was rejected by the town council's Deputy Mayor, Stewart Palmen. In retaliation, Michael decided to make a statement by putting up a giant stone gargoyle of Cllr Palmen on his property in Wiltshire.
This act did not sit well with Cllr Palmen, who then put an enforcement notice in place to stop the building project. Despite facing possible jail time, Michael has decided to keep the gargoyle up as a symbol of his frustration and opposition to the council's decision. He believes that if people don't stand up and speak out against injustice, it will continue to happen.
Michael's gargoyle has caused quite a stir in the community. Many people have shown their support for him and his cause, which has been a pleasant surprise for Michael. He even went as far as to attach a banner to the scaffolding around his property, calling out the council for their actions. The banner read, "Wiltshire council invests time and energy in green field developments and long developers outside and around Trowbridge at a profit while actively hindering small building developers trying to fill a need for accommodation for those who do not qualify for the more expensive out of town accommodation."
Cllr Palmen, on the other hand, has taken a more lighthearted approach to the situation. He has stated that he is "quite happy" with the gargoyle and would like it to stay. However, he is frustrated that there have been no consequences for Michael's actions, despite the council's efforts to stop the building project.
This whole saga began in 2020 when Michael continued to work on the building despite an enforcement notice from the council. He even appealed the council's decision, but it was ultimately dismissed. Now, the council has commenced prosecution proceedings against Michael for not complying with the enforcement notice. Michael has pleaded not guilty, and the trial is set to begin on November 19th.
In conclusion, it seems that Michael's gargoyle has become a symbol of his fight against what he believes to be an unjust decision by the council. His actions have sparked a conversation about the council's actions and have gained him a surprising amount of support from the community. Only time will tell how this story will unfold, but for now, the gargoyle remains perched on the rooftop, silently making a statement.
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