Swimming Pool.

**angeldelight** · 09-07-2008, 07:38 AM

Oh fancy being prepared to take any risk where children or animals are concerned I just dont understand people

Good luck for your hubby with the meeting keep us posted

Angel xx

**babyandchild** · 09-07-2008, 07:59 AM

Bless you, what a nightmare. Best of luck for the next meeting, let us know how it goes x

**foxy lady** · 09-07-2008, 09:01 AM

i cant believe they are happy to take such a risk?
have you thought about talking to citizens advise about this?
not sure if they would be able to help but its worth a try

**Minstrel** · 09-07-2008, 06:40 PM

They may well be 'prepared to take those risks' but unfortunatly its not only their children who they are risking. its always the innocent who are hurt and in this case that could be a curious toddler. if these people do have children then they dont deserve to be called parents imho with their pea sized brains and zero common sense.

sorry that might be ott but i really dont like selfish people which i think they are being. they're not just being inconsiderate -its dangerous.

rant over

amanda

**ChocolateChip** · 10-07-2008, 09:17 PM

Have just seen this, and can't believe it!

Not only does it spoil your lovely view of the countryside, you'd think they'd want it in a bit more private place than next to where you,your friends and customers are parking(have assumed this bit so apologies if it's not right).

Not to mention all the previously mentioned safety issues!
Can only say that you are covering yourself with the letters, etc, keep on with the landlord and if you get no joy go to environmental health(?)or health and safety dept at your council, and keep documenting it all. Then god forbid anything does happen you will have proof that you have done your utmost to prevent it.
Probably what you know already so not much help, but just trying to offer you support in your situation. Hope you can get it sorted!

**taiwallis** · 11-07-2008, 12:42 PM

do you ever believe in Karma? i am starting to. So, as you know got nowhere with them. Gave them a letter stating risks and that i would like them to move it. Landlord coming to do a site inspection next week. HOwever, i have just learned they have been given their notice. (we have different landlords) so it will be going anyway. What is such a shame in all this, is that they are now blanking me, and i have only done this for the good of children. There really is no contest between child's life and a pool. so now they will move away and we will never be friends again. Life is a silly game sometimes. Here is a funny one though. When i spoke to OFSTED to ask if there was anymore i could do to cover myself, she thought i was asking my neighbours to dig up a proper in the ground cement and tiled swimming pool. It was only when she asked about their planning permission did i mention again about it being free standing - she was in hysterics for about 5 minutes. I didnt think it was that funny but i guess you find OFSTED with a sense of humour sometimes! xx

**venus89** · 11-07-2008, 01:12 PM

It's sad they've started blanking you but what a relief it will be moving! Let's hope your new neighbours are more considerate

**miffy** · 11-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Well I'm pleased it's all sorted.

Shame they have decided to blank you but really they are no loss as friends if they can be as petty as this and as for saying they didn't believe the children were in any danger from their pool - how naieve (sp?) can you be?

Hope you get that Ofsted inspector for your inspection - think she might remember you

Miffy xx

**Pedagog** · 14-07-2008, 08:49 AM

Well I'm glad it is sorted out, shame they are blanking you.

**taiwallis** · 14-07-2008, 09:38 AM

i am emotionally exhausted! All sorted now. They are not moving - they were thinking of moving because i had asked for the pool to move and they were upset with me. They had a lawyer check over the letter i sent and the lawyer said that they hadnt got a leg to stand on - she thought OFSTED had written the letter on my behalf!!
We had a meeting on Sat night, and have resolved it all. They understand it is not personal now. So they are moving it. It is currently draining - takes forever!!
Thanks for the support. x