Residents call for their benches to be returned after the council removes its public benches to allow for social distancing. Wallingford resident Sarah Webb is furious that the benches have been taken away and says that all but two have been removed from Market Square. The benches were taken away from Market Square during the winter lockdown, apart from two which are bolted to the ground. Wallingford Town Council removed the benches and used the opportunity to refurbish them. Wallingford Town Council wrote on their Facebook Page to explain to residents why the benches had been removed and when they will be reinstated.

Source: The Herald June 02, 2021 09:56 UTC