Business owners in Weston have labelled North Somerset Council 'petty' after they removed A-boards from outside 22 shops and restaurants.

They've accused the local authority of 'trying to grind them into the ground' when they should be helping.

The council says letters reminding traders of their policy were sent out in December - and confiscating them 'will minimise street clutter, maximise pedestrian routes and reduce potential hazards for those with impaired mobility'.