A WOMAN who has lived next to a bramble jungle for 14 years says it's turned into a dumping ground and no one wants to help.

       Sue Abnett's house backs onto the overgrown alleyway in Chatham, Kent, and she claims her landlord, mhs homes, are not maintaining the land properly.

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       Sue Abnett is 'incensed' that the alleyway has been left to grow into a jungle Credit: SWNS

       The 62-year-old paid ￡600 for the area to be cleared two years ago, however the brambles have since grown back.

       The housing association has reportedly promised to cut back the bushes in November.

       "It's really upsetting and so frustrating as we are trying to keep our properties in good order," Sue told KentOnline.

       "My fencing had to be replaced because the foliage was growing through it.

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       "I tried to convince mhs homes to hand the alley over to the residents as they do not have the resources to maintain it but it will only be handed over to us if all the neighbours agree to take on the land.

       "It's just become an eyesore which we want to be maintained."

       Sue, who recently had a meeting with ward councillor Simon Curry, says the rubbish attracts vermin.

       When the alleyway was last cleaned up, there were 12 sacks of rubbish containing bottle cans, toys and old furniture.

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       "We've confirmed the land does belong to mhs homes and our estates team have inspected the area and met with the local councillor and residents," said Gemma Hancock, executive director assets & development.

       "We'll be carrying out a complete clearance operation, as well as putting an ongoing maintenance programme in place.

       "We recognise that it has taken too long for this to be resolved and we apologise to any residents who've been affected."

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       The alleyway has become a bramble nightmare Credit: SWNS