Portsmouth council tenants are fuming after the local authority rushed to paint over a slogan on a long-abandoned building’s fence – while repairs to their homes drag on for months. The phrase “People Not Profit” was spray-painted on the fence of the shuttered Arts Lodge & Park Cafe, a building closed off by the council despite public outrage.
Just two months ago, the council sparked anger by whitewashing a colourful mural on the same building. Now, their contractors have wasted no time covering up this latest protest, even on a holiday.
Council’s Speedy Action Sparks Fury
Usually noted for delays and bungled jobs, Portsmouth City Council stunned locals by completing all paperwork and sending in workers to paint over the slogan on a Bank Holiday. But their quick dash was no masterpiece.
Shoddy Paint Job Adds Insult to Injury
The council’s slapdash effort looks like a toddler’s handiwork. Tenant Pete Driver said: “Professional painters needed for PCC – and more money for the right colour, and enough to finish the job – only bits of this fence were painted.”
He added: “They even couldn’t do that right – half a job and looks an eyesore. What a very sorry state of affairs… So SAD!”
Tenants Left Waiting, Council Wastes Resources
- Tenants complain of months-long waits for vital repairs
- Council prioritises covering protest slogans instead
- Public anger grows over council’s apparent priorities
While desperate tenants endure endless delays, Portsmouth City Council’s sloppy paint job on a protest mural has once again highlighted a glaring disconnect between the authorities and the people they’re meant to serve.
