Pauline, l would never use publicity via the newspapers to solve matters as it could make things worse.
Using that sort of publicity, puts you ‘on the map’ and suddenly everyone knows where you live and that you may be vulnerable.
It might then encourage even worse perpetrators from a wider area.
Art, I don’t live in fear, therefore would willingly uncover the gas board, if they didn’t rectify the problem.
I have also reported a carer who was abusing a vulnerable service user, they were sacked, they obviously had to get the necessary proof that this was happening, a camera in the room was installed I believe.
Same with dog crap, reported a neighbour to the dog warden, for not cleaning up after their dog in the field, remember I have cctv, the dog warden sent them a letter,I asked him to tell them it was me who reported them.
Same as the abuse I got from another neighbour, captured on my cctv…reported to police, dealt with, they never bother me anymore.
As I say I don’t live in “ Fear” I have done in the past,…if I see a real injustice I will report it.
Regardless of what I get called and I’ve been called plenty by quite a few neighbours…some people want to rule the roost…I’m not like that, I believe in being fair,not a one way street!
My fear feeding days by bullies ,are long over…bullies feed off your fear.
Bullies target the weak, and they sure know who are the ones who are weak…I take a lot…but, there is a line ,once crossed…watch out…
Pauline, l am not talking about fear. I am talking about unwanted publicity.
Out of interest have you had your pic, your name and your property location shown in the newspapers to publicise your neighbour spats and vendettas?
What?
Who said I reported my spats to the newspapers?
I reported the vendetta to the necessary authority.
You are telling me not to do what I suggested, therefore you are living in fear of the consequences of such action, so yes it’s all about fear.
You are concerned on what would happen to you, if you took such action…scared in fear…that is my opinion.
I also don’t care if I’m put on the map as you say…as it would all be to do with an injustice, which needs to be publicised in some cases…
Pauline, l don’t think you read my posts #22 & #23 properly. I was referring to you advising Carol to go to the newspapers and l said, l wouldn’t go down that path as it puts you and your property ‘on the map’.
And?..so you would be worried of the consequences of your actions,…therefore in fear of people knowing where you live and what they may do to you.
We’re talking if the gas board didn’t rectify the problem…with her door.
The paper would not necessarily post her address, name ,yes, or maybe not…
Do you think someone would petrol bomb her house if she did that?
Errrrm Isn’t publicity about showing pics and locations, you know…Carol standing next to the vandalised gas meter door pouting and giving an interview?
Without that, it’s going to be a non story, isn’t it? Newspaper reporters and editors want blood to sell their publications!
Good idea Meg, the utilities have the onus of care and priority for older people and those with disabilities.
Maybe you could fix metal bars to the wall ,all around the box ,like they do on some windows, as long as the meter man has a way of accessing the meter cupboard…
I have a key meter, which is outside in my shed, that’s attached to the house, so is well protected.
Yes, if you tell the gas board it is being tampered with, they should fit a cage thing to it.
I was going to suggest a cage. And agree with Meg’s comments.
Same over here - you also have to display a warning in a window to let people know you have CCTV recording, the idea being, that if you haven’t warned anyone, and they get filmed doing something wrong on your property, they can’t be prosecuted because you didn’t alert them beforehand. How pathetic is that?
After a preliminary enquiry to my power supplier (e-on) via messenger on face-book, I have been told it is my responsibility to see the meter is secure & in a safe place.
Of course I haven’t taken that lying down.
Be interesting to see what their next reply will be…
Oh Carol, well I didn’t know you installed gas meters now… :shock: 
That’s not true, not in this part of the country, I have no sign, saying I have cctv, a neighbour trashed my car space a few years back, all captured on camera, police notified, they came viewed the footage, saw the neighbour doing what he did, they took action, told him to watch his behaviour ,gave him a warning, to, stay well away from me!
Carol, my friend had problems with her gas meter cupboard, she was told the same, it was her responsibility, she got it fixed…
We’ve just been discussing your problems that you’re having…
It’s not just the meter cupboard though Pauline - it’s the gas meter as well. It needs relocating to a more secure & private place.
The cupboard I could cope with…
Do you think this was just a one off incident Carol, has it happened before because the box has obviously been there many years?
Just read online that you have to pay for it to be moved, unless you have a really good reason why it needs to be moved, they may do it for free, it’s illegal to move it yourself…it can cost between £400 to £1,000