Killjoy council decides to remove historic stepping stones from picturesque river because someone might slip

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A killjoy council has voted to remove decades-old stepping stones over concerns someone might slip off them.Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has decided to remove the stones across the Hogsmill River at Ewell.The stones date back to 1983 And have become an iconic landmark and crossing point in that time.While the crossing was submerged in water for several months, the Environment Agency wants them gone on health and safety grounds.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Last Tuesday, the Council's Environment Committee met to discuss whether the authority should assume responsibility for the stepping stones last Tuesday.Instead, they decided to rip them up and build an new £100,000 footbridge in their place, despite being warned that repairs or improvements like adding a handrail would cost under £1,000.Chairwoman Liz Frost said: 'The Environment Agency has advised that, for safety reasons, it wishes to remove the stepping stones from the Hogsmill River unless another organisation agrees to...

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