Homeowner has 6m driveway elephant confiscated by council

A cherished 6m high elephant slide, affectionately known as Ellie, has been seized from a homeowner’s driveway following complaints from neighbours.

Trevor Robinson, 71, is determined to reclaim the vibrant fibreglass slide “monstrosity”, which he acquired from a UK leisure centre in Gillingham, Kent, after spotting it destined for removal.

Mr Robinson is adamant that the complaints stem from jealousy and a distaste for the Union Jack painted on Ellie and despite his intentions to allow children and parents to use the slide for charity, Medway Council deemed it an “unsafe structure” and ordered its removal.

“There are a few neighbours who don’t like me, but all their kids were waiting to have a go on it,” he told The Sun.

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Trevor Robinson outside his home. Source: The Sun UK

The slide, a nostalgic relic from Trevor’s childhood, has left a void in his life.

He is now willing to go to great lengths, even offering one of his Jaguar cars, to see Ellie returned.

Medway Council, however, remains firm in its decision, citing safety concerns as the primary reason for its confiscation.

“I think it is diabolic. All the kids loved it. If they haven’t broken it up then I will pay to get it back,” he told The Sun.

“I miss it, it has been a part of my life for so long.

“Everyone is really upset that it is gone. I want to get it back, I don’t care what it costs. I will pay any money – I just want her back.”

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The size of the slide has angered many of his neighbours. Source: The Sun UK

A Medway Council spokesperson said an annual health and safety audit deemed the slide, which is now 30 years old, unsafe, leading to its removal.

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