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Pensioner Faces Legal Action Over Sheltered Walkway for Wife

3/11/2026

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Ross Drysdale, a pensioner in Christchurch, Dorset, faces legal action from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council over a sheltered walkway he built for his disabled wife, Victoria, after her stroke.
Drysdale spent £6,000 on the structure, which he says complies with Building Regulations.
The council ordered removal by March 23 due to non-compliance with brickwork requirements.
The council warned of possible criminal proceedings if the order is not followed.

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Ross Drysdale, a pensioner in Christchurch, Dorset, faces legal action from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council over a sheltered walkway he built for his disabled wife, Victoria, after her stroke.
Drysdale spent £6,000 on the structure, which he says complies with Building Regulations.
The council ordered removal by March 23 due to non-compliance with brickwork requirements.
The council warned of possible criminal proceedings if the order is not followed.