Blackpool women will chain themselves to fences

Two Blackpool women, Maureen Griffiths and Sarah Clarkson, plan to chain themselves to their fences to prevent their removal by local officials. The council claims the fences are not "in keeping" with the area. Griffiths, 83, and Clarkson, 58, are fighting the council's order to remove the fences around their homes, citing safety concerns due to intruders. The homes are managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing, which is consulting with residents. The women's actions stem from a perceived lack of security and a growing issue with drug-related activity in the area. Other residents support the women, highlighting the need for privacy and safety.