Decision to light beacon for the Queen at Southwater not The Wrekin is defended
A beacon lit in Telford to commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday was at Southwater and not on The Wrekin because it was easier to access.
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Telford & Wrekin Council said they wanted to make sure as many people as possible could enjoy the spectacle.
It added that this year was the first time the lighting of a beacon has been organised by the council, and that it does not own The Wrekin – so Southwater was selected instead.
Nigel Newman, a spokesman for the council, said: "While The Wrekin is an iconic landmark, it is a very challenging place for any event particularly with limited access and parking and very importantly is not council-owned land.
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