Decision details

Chatty Benches

Decision Maker: Full Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

The Motion be approved:

 

The Council introduces an addition to the Memorial Bench scheme to allow for residents who wish to donate a memorial bench to have it painted a different colour to make it stand out and include a ‘Chatty Bench’ plaque to encourage people using the benches to talk to each other to promote the reduction of isolation and loneliness.

Publication date: 26/02/2026

Date of decision: 26/02/2026

Decided at meeting: 26/02/2026 - Full Council