A council in Ewell, Surrey, votes on whether to remove historic stepping stones across the Hoogsmill River. The stones, which were laid in 1983, have been used by pedestrians and have become a local landmark over the past four decades. According to reports, the proposal is driven by safety concerns, including the risk that someone could slip or fall while crossing the river using the stones. The vote indicates the council is considering changes to the site rather than leaving the stones in place. The reports describe the stepping stones as an established feature of the area, suggesting any decision will balance their historic and community value against the potential for accidents. The outcome of the council’s vote will determine whether the stones remain or are removed, and it will also affect access and how people cross the river at the location in Ewell. Further details on any alternative arrangements or mitigation measures are not included in the provided information.
Surrey council votes on removal of historic stepping stones over safety concerns
A council in Ewell, Surrey, votes on whether to remove historic stepping stones across the Hoogsmill River. The stones, which were laid in 1983, have been used by pedestrians and have become a local l...
- The stepping stones are located across the Hoogsmill River in Ewell, Surrey.
- The stones were laid in 1983.
- The stones are described as a local landmark with long-standing use.
- A council vote is being held on removing the stones.
- The proposal is linked to safety concerns about people slipping or falling.
The stones across the Hoogsmill River at Ewell, Surrey, were laid more than four decades ago in 1983 and have become an iconic landmark in that time.
2 hours agoThe stones across the Hoogsmill River at Ewell, Surrey, were laid more than four decades ago in 1983 and have become an iconic landmark in that time.
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