Dad-of-four took his own life after council seized his home

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A dad-of-four tragically took his own life after his home was subject to a compulsory purchase order by a local authority, an inquest has heard. ‌

Alistair Taylor, 34, died in his home in Blackpool in October 2024 after his family say he suffered 'extreme stress and hardship' from the local council. ‌

A successful barber, Alistair had run his business for many years at Abingdon Street Market before he was forced to relocate when Blackpool Council abruptly ended his lease. ‌

After finding a new premises, Alistair was often working more than 60 hours per week to cover the rent on the more costly location.

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Just one year later, he was issued with a compulsory purchase order for the family’s Milbourne Street home which had been painstakingly adapted