Moves to replace the doomed Exeter wall mural with a replacement art work have won the backing of a leading city councillor.
The 60 foot high mural, painted 35 years ago by local artist Andrew Stacey, is set to disappear because of essential repair work to the wall, involving new rendering.
Amid general disappointment at the loss, traders in Fore Street are attempting to put together a plan for a new art work to be commissioned.
They are now being supported by city councillor, Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, who said she was heartened by the reaction from residents and local traders and said the City Council would be interested to hear ideas for a new piece of artwork.
She said: "We are more than happy to work with others to find a way of replacing the artwork.
"Fore Street has always had a unique charm, with plenty of independent shops that add to the character and vibrancy of the city, and we recognise that this is an important gateway to the City Centre."
