Newly refurbished memorial benches are now back in place along Hoylake promenade after being temporarily removed to allow the park and ride service to operate during The Open.
Wirral Council took the opportunity to spruce them up after placing notices on them to inform people about their temporary removal, and also contacting their sponsors.
Wirral Council’s Assistant Director, Neighbourhood Safety & Transport and the lead officer for the Open Golf, Mark Camborne, said: “We always recognised how important these benches are as memorials to people’s loved ones, as well as being a valued amenity for anyone wishing to take the weight off their feet while enjoying a walk on the prom, so it’s great to see them back where they belong and looking so good.”
One memorial bench sponsor took to the We Love Hoylake Facebook page to thank the council.
Jan Price said: “I was sad to hear from a friend that my parents’ memorial bench had ‘lost its sparkle’ after years of neglect.
“Unable get up to Hoylake to refurbish it myself, I am thrilled to see it it’s been done for me and is looking loved once again. Thank you Wirral BC.”
The council says the finishing touches are being made to three remaining benches, and they will be reinstalled shortly.
