AND FINALLY

If you thought that yer local council never did nuffin’ for the homeless, think again. Brighton Council’s offices on Palace Place provided a great space for a checky bunch of squatters a few weeks back. Apparently the crafty crew snuck in uninvited whilst the offices were being redecorated and made themselves at home. Of all the offices to choose from, this one just happened to be - oh the irony - part of the Council’s Housing Department.

According to our source, council offices adjacent to it were still working business as usual, despite a connecting door leading from bored council mandarins to K’d up crusties (excuse the stereotype - not all council workers are bored by their jobs). Still, it meant that for those memorable weeks there was always a culprit on hand for those missing staplers and pens.

One disgruntled Council employee told us, strictly off the record and between fits of laughter, “It was a bit of a surprise, but we all think its f&%ing hilarious - when we found out what had happened it made our week”.

The squatters cleared out after they received an eviction notice. But, at least they know where to go  to apply for temporary accommodation.