New memorial benches banned in town after its ‘overwhelmed’ by 275 of them

[ad_1] Hartlepool Borough Council found there are 275 memorial benches (Picture: SWNS) A council is the first in the UK to ban memorial benches over claims they are ‘overwhelming’ a town. The move comes after complaints from locals saying the benches cause an obstruction for people with pushchairs and wheelchair users. Hartlepool Borough Council carried […]