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Courtney Pochin

'I refused to pay for Jubilee party - my neighbour is trying to ban me from the street'

Over the next few days, Brits will be flocking outside to join in celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

For many this will mean getting involved in street parties outside their very own home, enjoying good food and nice weather (hopefully), putting up some bunting and raising a glass to Her Majesty.

However, it seems there are some people who aren't so interested in the festivities and one social media user has told how it's caused a big issue with their neighbours.

Taking to Reddit's Ask UK forum, an anonymous user explained that they'd recently been asked to contribute money to cover the cost of food for their street's party - but they'd refused.

As such their neighbour was now kicking up a fuss, trying to ban them from leaving their house and being in the street on the day.

They refuse to pay for food for the party (stock photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Writing in the post, they said: "Banned from my street on Friday. Is this allowed?

"So two weeks ago the topic of the Jubliee can up with my neighbour and they asked for £14 per household so they could buy 17kg of chicken for the party. I refused, neighbour went off running his mouth, but I didnt think anything of it.

"Anyway, yesterday I got a letter in my door saying I can't leave my house on Friday. If they see me outdoors they will 'send council men round'. Is this legal? are the council really on their side?

"I have paid my council tax using the 10 payments method for the last seven years."

More than 1,000 people have since responded to the post, with many agreeing the neighbour is being ridiculous.

One person said: "Talking out his a**e. Just sit in your front garden eating your own chicken."

Another replied: "Why has no one questioned the ridiculous amount of money they’ve asked for? £14!!? PER HOUSE!! even on a small street you can have 50 houses, that’s £700!! A named supermarket has 1.6kg for £8.39. So assuming 50 houses @ £14 each that is enough for 133.49kg of chicken. I SENSE FOWL PLAY."

Someone else posted: "Absolutely no right. They can ask you to not participate in the festivities and not eat the food, which is fair enough. They can’t force you to stay inside your house. It’s a public thoroughfare."

A different user added: "I work for the council and getting a call like this would absolutely make my day. Kind of gutted I've booked the week off."

As well as Reddit, the post was shared on Twitter by @NoContextBrits, where it went viral, garnering thousands more likes and retweets.

Do you have a bizarre or amusing Jubilee story to share? Email courtney.pochin@mirror.co.uk

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