n internal investigation has commenced today, after accusations of harassment were filed by a local man against a prominent member of the Council Planning Department. Mr. Wallington Hall of Bilton prompted the action after being repeatedly arrested and charged in the Alnwick area with offenses relating to 'changing his external appearance, without consent from the Council.' Mr. Hall, or Wally as he prefers to be called, slowly realized that he was the victim of a hate campaign, and after being fined a total of £270,000 over a four month period, decided to investigate Council records in order to shed some light on the 'trumped up charges'. It appears that Mr. Hall was, without consent or notification, awarded the status of Grade 1 Listed by officials thereby rendering him unable to alter his appearance in any way without the submission of detailed plans, and a written statement of intent. " I walked out of Geronimos Hair Salon after receiving a trim, to find myself being banged up for the night" said a confused Wally." I even got nicked for 'Unauthorized Change of Footwear' and 'Misuse of Trouser Pockets'...Whats gahn urn?" An independent Porkmice investigation has revealed that Wally was for some time, enjoying a torrid affair with Councilor Chiltern Spout, Head of Planning, but broke off the relationship after 'catching a dose' from his former lover. The Grade 1 Listing conferred upon Mr. Hall appears to be in retribution for this action. Councilor Spout was unavailable for comment today although if found guilty of misappropriation of Listing, he will be ritually borsted in the Market Square. The investigation continues.