Council criticised over bench facing a wall on ‘hazardous’ bend in road
Swindon residents say seat is a ‘waste of money’ but officials insist ‘resting place’ is part of town’s new £3 million ‘heritage trails’
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Swindon residents say seat is a ‘waste of money’ but officials insist ‘resting place’ is part of town’s new £3 million ‘heritage trails’
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