The Detail The things that annoy us, and the people we moan to
Dec 9, 2025
Join local leaders as they dive into the everyday gripes of residents. Sam Jennings discusses the divisive issue of berm maintenance, while Max Brough shares a quirky tale of his daughter's vegetable garden dispute with the council. Richard Hills talks about the challenges of ranging complaints from traffic to roaming dogs, and Bryan Cadogan reminisces about late-night calls from furious constituents. Together, they uncover the quirky realities of local governance and the burning issues that keep them awake at night!
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Berms Reveal Civic Divides
- Berms are intensely polarising because some see them as personal responsibility while others view them as council land paid for by rates.
- Sam Jennings says this divide reveals deeper views about council roles and civic pride.
Daughter's Berm Garden Became A Headline
- Max Brough recounts his daughter's berm vegetable garden sparking council enforcement and media attention.
- The dispute threatened fines until publicity prompted a softer council response.
Pick Up The Phone For Roaming Dogs
- Ring the animal management number immediately for roaming dogs rather than tagging councillors on social media.
- Richard Hills says phoning gets faster, prioritised responses from animal control.