A SIGN warning about the possibility of ice in Marlow car park has been slammed as “stupid” and a “waste” of taxpayers’ money.

The notice – which has appeared inside Dean Street car park – has been singled out as an example of the “profligacy” of council employees by the Marlow Society.

Member Martin Blunkell – who has campaigned for a town’s signage cull – argued: “If there had been a competition to find the most stupid sign this would win.

“There is also a statistical possibility of a tsunami and an earthquake – the list is infinite.

Marlow Mayor Roger Wilson, town councillors and the Marlow Society have all led calls over the past two years for unnecessary town signs to be done away with.

And Mr Blunkell questioned how, in a time of cutbacks, Wycombe District Council could justify spending money on the sign.

“This sign demonstrates the total gap between those struggling to pay council tax and the profligacy of the council employees.

“Why is local authority money being spent in this way when there is no funding for youth clubs, pedestrian crossings and a whole range of social activities?”

And fellow society member George Lawrence agreed: “It’s a waste of money – goodness knows how much it cost.

“What’s dangerous is if you’re walking in the dark there’s a chance you could bang your head on it. I think people know when it’s icy.”

Meanwhile, WDC defended erecting the sign and insisted the sign cost just over £20 and was put up by their council officers on their routine rounds.

Spokesman Sue Robinson said: “We always try to alert users of our car parks to potential hazards, both as a courtesy, and, practically to avoid accidents.

“Whilst some people may feel this is unnecessary, many people find it a helpful part of our service and indeed have criticised us if we did not highlight hazardous conditions.”

Recently, an AA sign notifying the town about the new Waitrose store outside its main entrance drew equal derision from society members.