Orbit Housing claimed that the communal garden furniture posed a trip hazard, leading to concerns over health and safety. However, residents believe this is an absurd justification.
Lyndon Brand expressed his distress over the decision, stating, 'I've been on guard every day since then. I haven't gone out. The group will come out and we'll sit on it so they can't take them.'
Residents emphasize the importance of this informal gathering space for their mental health and community connection, with Shelia Morris saying, 'I live on my own... I’ve got a whole great big family just outside the front door.'
Val Barry highlighted the social benefits of their meetings, noting that they all live alone, and the gatherings encourage them to leave their homes rather than remain isolated.
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