After councillors backed enforcement action against some residents, many readers asked a simple question: can you really be told to remove plant pots from outside your home? Residents on Ann Street were asked by Westmorland and Furness Council to remove plant pots placed outside their homes after the authority received reports about obstructions on the highway. Officers said concerns were not limited to plant pots and also included larger items such as planters and garden sheds. Officers said that where plant pots were combined with vehicles parked partly on the pavement, the remaining space for pedestrians could be significantly reduced. Residents who receive a request to remove plant pots can also ask for clarification about the reasons behind the decision and the land involved.