I made the stupid mistake of sending an email to my council planning dept. objecting to plans to fell a beautiful horse chestnut tree, reputed to be 200 years old and with a TPO - the first time I have ever done anything like this. The plans were rejected but the person who wanted it felled appealed. The appeal was heard two weeks ago and we are awaiting the outcome. Two days ago I had a letter put through my door from the person who made the application - a very well known local bully. It was aggressive, threatening and demanding that I make a public apology to him within two weeks or legal action will be taken. Frankly it is a joke - I am just a citizen making a perfectly legal objection and have nothing to apologise for. I know he will be desperate for a reaction but I'm not going to give him the satisfaction.
My question is this: He stated that he received a copy of my objection email from someone at the council, and has distributed it to all of my neighbours. I've sent a complaint to the council data protection officer and I'm wondering if he (bully) has breached my privacy also by copying and distributing it?
I can't begin to tell you how distressed I feel over this and after five happy years, I just don't want to live here anymore. My neighbours also objected but I'm the only one to have received this letter - as one person says it's probably because I'm a woman and on my own - an easy target for bullies.
Scottish island ferries debacle. 🏴
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