It would be a shame if it came to you having to fill in the
pond(s)....are you sure someone isn't adding them back in?

Quite sure.

Do you get on OK with this neighbour in general? Maybe it would be worth a chat...

Did, and have had chats.

People talk a good game about saving nature, I didn't realize it too was
"not in my backyard". hrrumpt! ~ jan

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(Do you know where your water quality is?)