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Council 'between rock and a hard place' over removal of 'Goldie's bench' as Atherstone asks: Whodunnit?

By Nick Hudson

6th Feb 2020 | Local News

Now you see it, now you don't: Bench goes on walkabout to a new location in Market Square

Bench warfare has broken out in Atherstone, leaving opinion divided as the town's civic leader admits councillors have been left with little choice over taking punitive action against "undesirable types".

Town council chairman David Wright confirmed to Nub News that popular resting places in Long Street – outside the Nationwide and Red Lion Hotel – have been removed for a "trial period" after a renewed wave of public complaints about anti-social behaviour associated around them.

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