Huge Sunflower

My friend has about six sun flowers in her small backyard, they have been battered by the rain and winds we had a few days ago, so have had to be tied up.
These flowers are rather special, they were planted about 3 years ago by husband Joe who died just over a year ago.
Must admit I've never seen them so big especially this one.

The madness continues with solicitor' weird questions and Sefton council ( no connection) will it all be resolved before I go mad I wonder?

cheers penny