Plans Underway for Covid Memorials in Sefton - Have Your Say

Residents in Sefton are being asked for their views on the location of Covid memorials across the borough. 

The authority is working on plans to create a number of memorials across the borough to remember those who lost their life or were affected by the pandemic. 

The council wants to acknowledge the enormous loss and sadness but also the inspiration and togetherness in our communities it created as we all supported each other. 

Councillor Trish Hardy, Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, said: “We know the pandemic had a big impact on our communities and we’re looking to create these spaces for reflection. 

“We’ve put a lot of thought into where the memorials could go and we wanted to share our plans with members of the public so they can have their say. 

“We’re proposing that the memorial would be a simple layout with a memorial bench in the centre and a circle of trees creating a quiet and peaceful environment.” 

The council is proposing to establish 5 areas for quiet reflection within our open spaces – 1 in each of the townships of Sefton: 

North Park, Bootle 
Victoria Park, Crosby 
KGV Park Meadows, Maghull 
Duke Street Park, Formby 
Botanic Gardens, Southport 

In order to have your say visit Sefton Council - Citizen Space or hard copies will be available in all libraries. 

The survey will run until 12 January. 

For further information contact Andrew Daniels on [email protected] or 07976 175226.