Mr Hunter said the firm had made efforts to risk assess the work in consultation with external health and safety consultants.

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All of the conservation work will be undertaken by Rupert Harris Conservation who will work in consultation with The Henry Moore Foundation.

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The Arfon Access Group's secretary, Vin West, said things had improved since the group complained in 2008 about a lack of consultation when the work on the square began.

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