Winpenny wins over shortsighted council

So, a row has broken out about the cabmen’s shelter in the market square. David winpenny, chairman of Ripon Civic Society has apparently had the thing listed; well good for him. “Because it is now a listed building it has more protection and the council is legally obliged to take care of it properly." He said.
It seems however that the council in their usual shortsighted way would rather do the job on the cheap (no surprise there!). Councillor Jeremy Banyard said it was a pity the civic society hadn’t worked with the council over the issue. What he means of course is it’s a pity they hadn’t toed the council line!