MINISTER OF TRANSPORT and Works and parliamentary representative for St Philip North Michael Lashley has been drawn into a simmering dispute between neighbours in his community over the erection of a fence.
Yesterday, Lashley, accompanied by a team from the Town Planning office, along with land surveyors, visited the disputed area at Marley Vale, where land owner Ottis Phillips has started erecting a fence around his property.
While not disputing the ownership of the land, the residents called the actions of the property owner selfish and complained that it hindered easy access to their homes via a route they claimed they had been using for a considerable period.
Additionally, the village shopkeeper complained that the construction of the fence would cause her to suffer a considerable fall-off in business. (MR)
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