Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire has urged the Canal & River Trust to remove graffiti from a bridge which in endangering Wombourne’s chances for Best Kept Village.
A number of concerned residents have contacted Gavin complaining about the vandalism in a number of places around Wombourne
Gavin has called on Canal & River Trust and urged that they look into the removal of the graffiti from a historic bridge in Wombourne as it is threatening the Best Kept Village campaign. The bridge next to the Round Oak pub has been heavily vandalised with graffiti which could put the all-important bid to be named Best Kept Village in danger.
Gavin said: “I have had a number of complaints about graffiti on the canal bridge and it needs sorting out. These bridges are historic structures and they are being ruined by mindless acts of vandalism. I've been in touch with the Canal & River Trust which owns and is responsible for the upkeep of the bridge and asked for it to be removed.
“This is very important for Wombourne which has been successful in the Best Kept Village competition in recent years and things like this put it at risk. If graffiti starts appearing in one place it can often spread and we want to keep Wombourne looking its best. I'm urging the powers-that-be to take quick and speedy action to make sure this is removed."