9:00am Tuesday 16th March 2010
By Fiona Pendlebury
RESIDENTS are being asked to vote on what should replace the much-maligned Boscombe fountain.
In a recent meeting Bournemouth council and Dorset Police jointly decided to remove the fountain to improve the area as part of the Boscombe Regeneration Project.
The fountain will be replaced by either bike racks or paving and local residents can vote online on which they prefer.
Boscombe Traders Association treasurer Austin Kinsley recently launched a last ditch bid to save the much-criticised structure claiming it was “relaxing and calming for everyone”.
Cabinet member for Communities Cllr David Smith said it was “unfortunate” that the fountain had become a place that attracts litter, vandalism and antisocial behaviour.
He added: “Despite every effort to maintain the fountain and keep it free from damage and litter, we feel it would be better to remove it.
“We are determined to clean up the area and to make it a far more safe and pleasant place to visit. I would encourage local residents to have their say in order to help improve the precinct.”
The online vote ends on Monday, March 22.
People can vote by visiting bournemouth.gov.uk/|boscomberegeneration and residents can also vote using free internet access at Boscombe Library.
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