Conservators to make renewal decision at next meeting

A large majority of people who completed a survey have expressed a wish that the benches on Putney Lower Common remain in place.

The benches opposite the Spencer pub have been placed on the Common from the 1 April to the 30 September each year for the past 7 years.

This summer the Conservators consulted with residents and users on their views about the future of the benches. The consultation received 1,239 replies by the 27 September deadline.

Of these, 866 people (70%) would like to see the benches retained as long term fixture, 329 (26.5%) would like the benches to be retained - but reviewed every 5 years, and 43 (3.5%) would like the benches to be removed.

The Conservators thanked the public for taking part in the consultation and said: "The future of the benches will be discussed at the next meeting of the Conservators".

October 5, 2017