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             Local 
              MP, Ann Keen met with constituents on Friday 18th June in their 
              battle against a sculpture in the new Ferry Quays development in 
              Brentford.  
            Residents 
              of the new development had expressed opposition to the statue on 
              artistic grounds. However they are now concerned that young people 
              are using the statue as a meeting place.. Cigarette butts and empty 
              bottles of alcoholic drinks have been found there. 
            "I 
              am very concerned at the way in which the sculpture is being used 
              as a shield by young people committing anti-social behaviour. There 
              was no consultation with local residents when planning the piece 
              of art and there are now very serious health and safety concerns. 
               
            "I 
              offer my full support to the residents on this issue and will be 
              meeting with the key groups involved to resolve the problem in the 
              coming weeks. "  
               
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