The Three Little Pigs have had an area outside the front of the pub for many years, enhancing the town square, with planters, fencing and seating, still leaving a walkway open for people to pass through.
For whatever reason, it has been decided that this must all be removed, even though it does not cause any problems, is somewhere for the smokers to sit and not get in the way, and is beautifully kept.

I think the people of Crediton need to get behind and support  the pub , and get whoever is behind this decision to review the matter as a matter of urgency.