Cllr Lucas' Bench Replacement Program, 'Pigeon poo-encrusted and graffiti-covered seat outside Wilko will not be removed'
Oakham Town Council Voted not to remove bench.
Cllr Lucas is known for her obsession with removing and replacing old concrete benches. She has already had the Queen's Silver Jubilee bench removed and replaced, and the brass plaque commemorating the Queen's Jubilee was also thrown away. The new benches are ugly and cost more to maintain.
Cllr Lucas is sure to bring back her "bench replacement program" to council. Over the years, thousands of pounds have been wasted on removing and replacing benches throughout the town. Some benches have not been replaced because people did not like people sitting on them, apparently because they cause a nuisance. This is the same reason why Cllr Adam Lowe would like the benches removed from the shelter in Cutts Close.
Cllr Buxton suggests that cruel pigeon spikes be put on the Wilko building, but this is another waste of money because the RSPCA will remove them.
Finally, why is Cllr Lucas conducting council business by letter and not attending meetings? She was co-opted to attend meetings and represent the residents of her ward properly.
In summary, Cllr Lucas' bench replacement program is a waste of money and resources. The new benches are ugly and cost more to maintain, and some benches have not even been replaced because people did not like people sitting on them. Cllr Lucas should focus on representing the residents of her ward properly instead of attending meetings by letter.
