just spoke to the counci tis morning
they have gave me a job number and there sending someone out to inspect the fence
And all they will do is take a look and say "yes it needs replacing, We will be back in two weeks to repair the fence".
Usual council trick cos you think they are going to replace it and they don't. (Knowing my luck they on the day they turn up).
Paul 
they said there coming out friday to look at the fence
they said during winter months they don't do out door work 
looks like waiting till about june
What a load of 'dangle berries', tell them you don't do rent till June then either. Just typical of this country, take your money but give sod all back when you really need it

. I Spose they have overspent on their budget and have no money till that time. What excuse did they give for not doing outdoor work this time of year. We had a council property which was in need of doors/windows/central heating they certainly done that in the midst of winter a few years back and that was bloody cold, especially with two youngun's. Hope you get it sorted.