Taunton’s Rainbow Path Vandalised
Taunton’s Rainbow Path, in the town’s Goodland Gardens has been vandalised overnight on the 9th January.
Created two years ago and painted in the colours of the Pride flag, the path was unveiled ahead of the town’s 201 Pride event, has been daubed by what looks to be white paint.
Taunton Town Council has reported the incident to police and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
We were very disappointed this morning to see that the Rainbow path in Goodland Gardens has suffered vandalism. If you have any information related to this offence, please report to Avon and Somerset police using this crime reference number AS-20240110-0213 pic.twitter.com/cYSCZTyJND
— Taunton Town Council (@Taunton_TC) January 10, 2024
In a statement released by the Town Council, it’s leader Tom Deakin said “ I was disappointed to learn of the wilful act of vandalism committed in the early hours of this morning in Goodland Gardens.. It has been reported to the Police and we have asked the CCTV team at Somerset Council to assist with enquires”
“We utterly condemn this act, as well as limiting the use of a public space, it undoubtedly has a negative impact on how our LGBTQ residents feel” he continued
He said the council was working with GoCreate, the community interest company that installed and maintains the walkway, to organise repairs. The colourful painting was meant to last for 15 years without the need for maintenance.
