Fury vented on decision to banish Ashbourne s black s head from its perch
Councillors say they thought the decision was undemocratic
Derbyshire Dales District Council concluded the carving would not be going back on display in the town centre (Image: Rod Kirkpatrick/FStopPress)
Subscribe to our weekly email updates about the Peak District to make sure you never miss another storyInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.
Subscribe
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Controversial Black s Head must never go back up, says council
The fate of Ashbourne s infamous wooden sculpture has been decided by its owners
The head has stood over St John Street for many decades (Image: Rod Kirkpatrick/FStopPress)
Subscribe to our weekly email updates about the Peak District to make sure you never miss another storyInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.
Subscribe
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.
Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice
The controversial Black s Head sculpture could soon be coming back to Ashbourne - but on the condition it does not go back up on its gallows sign.