Apparently the bunting was “too strong” as it was blown by the wind (Photo: KMG / SWNS)
This city in Kent may be the most pathetic place to celebrate the platinum anniversary after its council removed all its decorative buntings.
Shearness, the capital of Shepi Island, hoisted plastic flags on Main Street in honor of the Queen’s 70-year rule.
But residents complained about the noise, saying the bunting was “too strong” as it was blowing in the wind.
City Council Chairman Matt Bromley said: “We wanted something different this year, so we chose plastic.
“But when the wind blew, it drove such a racket, the residents living above the shops complained.
“Instead of causing inconvenience, we have removed it and intend to donate it to stores so that they can use it to decorate their windows.”
He confirmed that the oatmeal, which used to hang on High Street and Broadway, has now been removed.
Matt added: “It was a learning curve. We will return to the material next time.
Bright and colorful, Kent’s Sheerness was ready to celebrate the Queen’s platinum anniversary (Photo: KMG / SWNS) But now it may be the country’s most miserable place to commemorate the event (Photo: KMG / SWNS) confirmed that the bunting has already been removed (Photo: KMG / SWNS)
An additional blow to the city’s festivities is the restoration of £ 160,000 of its Class II clock tower, which is not exactly listed in time.
Engineers tried to complete the seven-month project for the anniversary celebrations, but it was not completed on time.
The clock was first opened on June 26, 1902 to mark the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
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Matt said, “Concrete would be too hard to sit around the clock.”
Instead, the council organized a free picnic with entertainment on the beach on Sunday next week.
Eight street parties are planned across the island over the weekend of the bank holiday, but the Kent County Council has ruled that they should be held quietly and without music and noise.
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