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Need To Know > U.K News > Queen legend Brian May frustrated as ‘killjoy’ councillors block plan to plant thousands of daffodils
Queen guitarist Brian May was left baffled after his offer to plant daffodils on his Surrey village green was rejected by councillors who claimed the flowers could block drivers' views.
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Queen legend Brian May frustrated as ‘killjoy’ councillors block plan to plant thousands of daffodils

Karl Grafton
Last updated: April 30, 2026 11:05 am
Karl Grafton Published April 30, 2026
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Brian May and Jeremy Hunt. (Jam Press/Brian May)
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The Queen legend had hoped to brighten up the landmark with a sea of blooms following a similar scheme at a nearby church.

But his offer was turned down over safety fears, with officials claiming the flowers could block drivers’ views, as reported by Need To Know.

The rocker, who lives near Elstead, Surrey, said he was baffled by the decision and hinted he may try again.

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Last year, Sir Brian helped plant thousands of daffodils he donated outside St James’ Church.

They burst into bloom earlier this year, prompting him to pitch the same idea for the village green.

But Elstead Parish Council rejected the proposal, saying it could interfere with sight lines and pose a risk to traffic.

Queen guitarist Brian May was left baffled after his offer to plant daffodils on his Surrey village green was rejected by councillors who claimed the flowers could block drivers' views.
Team Daffodil proposed planting area. (Jam Press/Brian May)

Councillors also said they wanted to preserve the green as an open shared space, with some residents keen to keep it uncluttered or explore alternative planting.

Brian said: “Apparently the main objection is that the sight lines on the green will be affected for traffic.

“We’re struggling to imagine how 18-inch stalks could obstruct anyone’s view, especially when the green is normally surrounded by parked vehicles, including a seven-foot-high ice cream van.

“For now we are reluctantly cancelling my orders for bulbs.”

The council said: “We fully understand that this will be disappointing.

“However, Elstead Parish Council has a responsibility to balance community initiatives with safety, accessibility as well as the long-term management of the village green for all users.

“It was also recognised that Church Green and the village green are two very different areas – the former with its tree coverage is more amenable to daffodil planting.

(Jam Press/Brian May)
(Jam Press/Brian May)

“Elstead Parish Council did offer alternative locations for planting and whilst these were not accepted.

“The parish council would welcome continued dialogue to explore these alternative locations.”

It’s not the first daffodil drama for Sir Brian.

The flowers planted at St James’s Church turned out to be the wrong colour.

Instead of the planned subtle cream and pale yellow blooms, they came up bright yellow.

He said: “Remember those 3,000 daffodil bulbs that Team Daffodil diligently planted a few months ago?

“Well, we are blessed – they all came up and are looking very jolly in the early spring sunshine on Elstead Church Green.

(Jam Press/Brian May)
(Jam Press/Brian May)

“There is just one problem – they’re not the ones we planned.

“The vision was a sea of Ice Follies, cream with pale yellow trumpets, harmonising with the limestone church walls and the perfect backdrop for photos after church weddings.

“But it was not to be.

Due to a supply error we have a sea of Golden Aura.

“So, at first I was disappointed… but the more I look at our result, the more I think it was somehow meant to be.

“These very traditional, ‘natural’ narcissus flowers look pretty splendid, waving in the sunshine, and they harmonise nicely with the pre-existing clumps around the trees.”

Despite the hiccup, the blooms were still celebrated, with the church’s vicar, Rev Hannah Moore, even giving them a blessing.

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