During times of exceptionally fine weather (yes it did happen in Blantyre!), the County Council imposed hosepipe bans due to water shortages. Amongst them, on 27^th August 1955, where it was prohibited to use a hose to water your garden or wash vehicles. The council imposed a fine of 5 pounds with officers patrolling to check.

Significant bans were also imposed in the 1970’s upon some fine Summer weather. What are your memories of Blantyre’s hosepipe bans?

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Henry Hambley I seem to remember that 1976 was very warm and dry. So much that a government minister( Dennis Howell, I think) was given responsibility.