Whittle-le-Woods Parish Council brand children's chalk drawings graffiti and tell them to stop

A parish council has sparked a debate among its residents after asking people to refrain from chalking on public pavements in the village.

Issuing a polite request on their Facebook page, a spokesperson for Whittle-le-Woods Council said: "Please could residents refrain from chalking on public pavements in the village. "It can be quite unsightly and certainly sets a poor example to the children in the area. "Feel free to chalk on your own private drives and footpaths. Thank you."

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However, not everyone agreed with the request, with some saying 'it was just children playing' and 'that it washes away with the rain', while another added that the council should focus their attention more towardsthe dog poo on the street'.