Large fine for woman who failed to tidy overgrown garden and repair house

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By David StubbingsOldburyPublished: Jun 1, 2023Last Updated: Jun 1, 2023Comments

A woman who failed to tidy up her overgrown garden and repair her house has been ordered to pay nearly £600.

Lorna Rhodes appeared at Dudley Magistrates Court on Friday where she admitted being the owner or occupier of land who failed to comply with notice to maintain land.

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