Vandalism
November 2002
Vandalism
Cllr. Nick Campbell-White reported that the recent vandalism to the stone War Memorial had now been repaired. However, it was noted that on the very day that the work had been completed, somebody had ridden a bicycle over the freshly cleaned stonework, leaving rubber tyre marks. This prompted consideration for preventative action to stop such mindless act of vandalism. Actions such as erecting iron railings around the memorial or even moving the memorial had been considered. However, such actions were considered detrimental to the original purpose of the memorial and therefore will be held in abeyance.
October 2002
Vandalism
Cllr. Nick Campbell-White reported on yet another spate of vandalism on the Stone War Memorial on Shawford Down. This third act of desecration is abhorred by the Parish Council and all Parishioners. Further publicising of this mindless vandalism needs to be undertaken, in the hope that the perpetrators will be shamed into ceasing their activities. Repairs to the memorial are hoped to be completed before Remembrance Sunday in November.
Play Equipment
Cllr. Mrs. Mary Shaw expressed her disappointment that graffiti has appeared all over the new Children's Play equipment in the Play Area in Compton Street. It is very disappointing that having spent such a large amount of money, most of which was generously donated to the Parish, the results of all the hard work can be so vandalised, spoiling the Play Area for other Parishioners. Fortunately, the graffiti is written with Chalk, which, it is hoped, will be washed off when it rains.
July 2002
War Memorial Vandalism
Cllr. Nick Campbell-White reported on two incidents of vandalism to the stone War Memorial on Shawford Down. It appears that somebody has tried to remove the stone tablet bearing the names of those killed in the Second World War. All that has been achieved is the breaking of the stone, not to mention the desecration of the memories of those who gave their lives. The police have been informed.