A woman returned home from the shops to discover her patio missing.
Laurie Penny had only left her home for a couple of hours when the council came and removed her tiles. Arriving back at the property, Laurie noticed the bare outdoor space and her furniture stacked up neatly.
Taking to social media, Laurie asked Islington Council why they had taken her patio. She tweeted: "This is awkward, but yesterday, I had a patio that I quite liked. This morning I popped out to the shops for a couple of hours, and now it’s…well, um, it’s gone. I know you’re busy, but could you tell me who took my patio, and perhaps also why?"
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Laurie added: "Thieves don’t generally tidy up afterwards. Or stack the furniture so neatly."
According to MyLondon, Islington Council clarified the odd situation, saying it had to remove the patio tiles to renew the waterproof membrane beneath due to a serious leak at the property. The council admitted Laurie should have been informed her patio would be taken apart and apologised for the inconvenience.
A spokesperson for Islington Council said: "Islington Council is committed to ensuring that everyone in the borough has a place to live that is safe, secure, and comfortable. Due to a serious leak at this resident’s property, it’s been necessary to remove patio tiles at the property and renew the waterproof membrane.
"The resident should have been contacted by the contractor in advance of the work taking place but, regrettably, this did not happen. The council has reached out to the resident to apologise, to discuss any concerns, and to reassure her that the patio will be fully reinstated."
The spokesman added work to replace Laurie's patio should be completed by Monday, September 5. Laurie said: "It was a hilarious mess up, but it has a happy ending. By next week I should have a new patio!"
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