article_snippet: Miss McMillan said: ‘I had to go to the family at such a sad time for them -
article_snippet: But Miss McMillan received a letter last month saying her appeal had been successful.
article_snippet: Miss McMillan added: ‘
article_snippet: A Newham Council spokesman said: ‘Newham Council apologises for any distress that Miss McMillan and Miss McMillan neighbours have experienced during this sad time. '
highlights_snippet: Secretary appealed fine in October and only heard of Sylvian McMillan win last month .