On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:54:59 +0100, Hopeless wrote:

I have just discovered a water mains stop-cock under a small square lid
in my garden (ex-council). I have asked them to move it, but they said
they cannot/won't unless I agree to pay for a new supply pipe. I think
that's a bit of liberty, as they currently have their property
trespassing on mine. A year ago I successfully asked the local authority
to remove a "trespassing" lampost at zero cost to myself, so I wonder
were I stand if I want to force Southern Water's hand.

I'm sure they would remove the waterpipe and stopcock if you pressed
them hard enough. They might charge you quite a bit to reconnect the
pipes in a way that suits you though.

ITYWF that your electricity supplier's meter is also trespassing on
one of the walls of your house. You should get them to remove that
while you are at it, as well as their cables.

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Cynic