West Oxfordshire District Council has faced a backlash from fans of the Prime Video show after quarrelling with the former Top Gear star at several points. This included the council threatening to enact an enforcement notice on the farm shop in Chadlington to stop it from selling non-local food. Anger among fans led to the council issuing an initial statement about the newly released third season of Clarkson’s Farm.
After the new episodes were released, tourism at Diddly Squat Farm has soared with visitors from across the globe visiting the attraction near Chipping Norton. Despite opposing Mr Clarkson at several hurdles in the show, West Oxfordshire District Council has commended the tourist aspect that the farm brings. Speaking to the , a council spokesperson said: “The work Diddly Squat Farm is doing to highlight the wider challenges faced by farmers is commendable and we have always recognised the benefits the farm shop brings to the local economy.
“However, as a planning authority, we have a responsibility to make sure that national and local planning laws and policies are followed correctly by everyone. Missed a copy of the Oxford Mail you wanted? Here's what to do “We must be fair and so we apply the same laws and rules to Diddly Squat Farm in the same way as any other business. “We continue to support farm diversification to help local farmers bring in income and we have recently committed to providing more support to local farmers.
“This includes exploring.