HEATHER MILLS - MILLS IN HOT WATER OVER POOL

MILLS IN HOT WATER OVER POOL

HEATHER MILLS has defended her decision to build a swimming pool without planning permission at her English country home - by claiming it could be used to put out fires.
The ex-wife of rocker Sir Paul MCCartney allegedly revamped her property in Sussex, England after winning $38 million (GBP24.3 million) in their divorce settlement earlier this year (08).
The former glamour model was said to have forgotten to ask for planning permission before building the pool - and may now have to get rid of it if her retrospective request is denied.
Members of Mills' local council will meet next month (Dec08) to debate whether she can keep the feature.
However her spokesperson has argued local services could use it to battle fires, saying, "In an emergency, it could be used by the fire brigade (to put out a blaze)."