by Thom Morris

Ashford's High Street fountain has failed to spring back into action after the winter.
The circular fountain in the town’s Lower High Street has not been working since last summer.
Ashford council say it is possible the fountain might not be fixed this year at all because of budgetary pressures.
Problems with the mechanisms that supply the water mean it sits quietly with a battered sign apologising for it not working.
Paul Jackson, Ashford council’s head of environmental services, told the Kentish Express: “Since last summer we have been working with contractors to identify the exact nature of the problem. Some issues have been identified, but others remain outstanding.
“We hope to be able to restore the fountain to working order for the summer, but this will be dependent upon the council’s financial position.”
During the winter months the fountain is normally turned off, but it is usually running by April.
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