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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Brian May's proposal to enhance Elstead village with daffodils was denied by the local council, citing safety issues. This follows his previous successful initiative.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Brian May&#8217;s proposal to plant daffodils on the village green</strong> in Elstead, Surrey, was recently rejected by the local council due to safety concerns. The council stated that the sight lines for traffic would be affected by the flowers.</p>
<p>May expressed confusion over this decision. He questioned how <strong>18-inch</strong> daffodil stalks could obstruct views when compared to a <strong>7-foot</strong> ice cream van parked nearby.</p>
<p>This rejection comes after May&#8217;s previous success in donating <strong>3,000</strong> daffodil bulbs to the community last year. Those bulbs were planted at St James&#8217; Church and bloomed in bright yellow, despite an initial supply error regarding their color.</p>
<p>The Elstead Parish Council acknowledged that many residents supported May&#8217;s idea and expressed disappointment over the decision. They emphasized their duty to balance community initiatives with safety and accessibility.</p>
<p>The council did suggest alternative locations for planting, but May did not accept these options. He has indicated a willingness to revisit his plans for future floral initiatives.</p>
<p>With <strong>3.6 million</strong> followers on Instagram, May&#8217;s engagement with the community has drawn significant attention. His efforts reflect a broader interest in enhancing public spaces through nature.</p>
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