A woman says a bench in memory of her late father has been left in a state of disrepair.
Julie Morris, 67, was devastated to find her dad's bench, at Ashton Court, surrounded by litter when she visited on Saturday (December 4.)
It was placed in the beauty spot in 2009 in memory of Ivor Morris, who died aged 83, who was the longest serving coachman to the Lord Mayor of Bristol.
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"It was put there because of dad's service," Julie said. "They chose that spot because it was in the courtyard looking out at the stables where he worked."
Julie, who now lives in Adelaide, south Australia, says the bench is "so special" to her as it's where she grew up.
"The bench has been there since 2009. We paid for the bench to be put there and the council promised they would keep it looking nice.
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"So you can imagine my disappointment and anguish when I saw the state of disrepair and litter surrounding dad's bench.
"All I thought was, 'oh my goodness, how disappointing.'"
A Bristol City Council spokesperson said benches are checked annually for repairs.
"Bins are available for the public to use, however unfortunately not everyone respects the local environment," they said.
"The area is therefore cleared of litter daily and in addition all benches across the city are checked annually for any repairs needed with any urgent maintenance carried out as and when issues are identified.”
But an event at Ashton Court over the weekend saw a food van parked up outside the bench, and it became a litter hotspot.
"I understand they've got a function going on - there's a pizza shed right in front of it," Julie added.
"There was a big puddle with lots of litter on it. It didn’t look like it had been cared for for years and years."
She continued: "I find it not just upsetting but so disrespectful to a man who always had smile for all who admired his coach horses.
"He was a proud Bristolian and was remembered fondly by all who visited the stables."
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