SHOULD BENCHES BE ROTATED IN CHURCH HILL?

On Tuesday 30th June, Epping Town Council are being asked to consider a proposal to rotate a number of benches located on the green in Church Hill, by Epping’s War Memorial, by 180 degrees, so that they no longer face the road and instead face towards the Catholic Church. As residents will know, several events take place on the Green throughout the calendar year, including Proms on the Green and the Christmas Carol Service. However, each of the benches cost £600 to replace (plus a large amount of grounds staff resources) and it is highly possible that the benches may be significantly damaged by attempted to move them. An alternative proposal is to simply replace each of the benches over time as and when they require replacement and when they do, to reinstall them the other way around.

What do you think of this proposal? Do you agree that there is no benefit to the benches facing the road? Do you think this should be a priority for the Town Council. Please leave your comments below or email me at allaboutepping@googlemail.com