Balanced News: Village trust forces locals to conform to odd rules

Residents of the village of Wentworth in South Yorkshire have been required to paint their front doors a specific shade of green as part of a set of rules and regulations set out by the Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust. The trust, which owns 95% of the properties in the village, aims to preserve and improve the rural and visual character of the area. The rules also dictate the appearance of the village’s Georgian architecture and restrict changes to properties without permission. Despite the strict regulations, most residents are fond of the village’s unique character.