Grandmother Jean Harris won’t sell a strip of her Herefordshire garden, and the dispute could delay a £45m bypass as the council pursues compulsory purchase powers

In Herefordshire, a small garden strip is posing a significant challenge to a £45 million road project. Homeowner Jean Harris stands firm against selling her property, raising concerns about environmental impacts and personal values. The local council has begun the compulsory purchase order process to acquire the necessary land, with construction of the bypass set to start by December 2026.

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Grandmother Jean Harris won’t sell a strip of her Herefordshire garden, and the dispute could delay a £45m bypass as the council pursues compulsory purchase powers
In Herefordshire, a small garden strip is posing a significant challenge to a £45 million road project. Homeowner Jean Harris stands firm against selling her property, raising concerns about environmental impacts and personal values. The local council has begun the compulsory purchase order process to acquire the necessary land, with construction of the bypass set to start by December 2026.
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