A council in Epping is facing criticism after objecting to the placement of a menorah in the town centre for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The council cited concerns that the location of the nine-branched candelabra would interfere with the weekly market and could be insensitive to other religious groups. A petition supporting the menorah has collected over 3,000 signatures. Last year, a London council initially decided not to install Chanukah candles due to concerns about vandalism, but later reversed the decision following public backlash.