NEARLY 20,000 council snoopers have the power to barge into our homes, a shock report revealed yesterday.
Armies of clipboard-clutching officials can demand entry to check anything from pot plants to fridges.
Town halls have an average of 47 staff with the right to intrude. Northamptonshire County Council and Glasgow City Council have a staggering FIVE HUNDRED each.
And they can use any of 1,043 Big Brother laws to invade homes and businesses.
The growing number of council spies is laid bare in figures obtained under freedom of information.
They can storm in to check if pot plants have pests or imported "passport" documents.
Inspectors can also enter to survey gardens, check if fridges have the right energy ratings or if owners keep rabbits.
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