A last-ditch community bid has failed to save a great-grandfather's rose garden from being ripped out in Perth. 9News
More than a thousand southern suburbs locals joined his fight but the local council insists the prickly bushes are a safety risk.More than a thousand southern suburbs locals joined his fight but the local council insists the prickly bushes are a safety risk."It looks like we may have to dig them out and that would be a pity because they're part of my life — they're not doing any harm," he told 9News.
Since then, more than 1000 locals have signed a petition fighting the order — but the council is staying planted. The Coster family questions why the council isn't also cracking down on other potential safety issues — like sharp items in the rubbish left on the verge — on the same street."Obviously the community values this and their bylaws are not supporting it," Coster's daughter Lisa said.
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