Memorials to those who lost their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic could soon be placed throughout Sefton.
There are national plans to create memorials to commemorate the hundreds and thousands of people who died as a result of coronavirus since 2020 and could now be replicated across the borough.
The government is set to receive recommendations following a consultation which was carried out last year.
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A Sefton Council report states that guidance is then expected to be issued, including to local authorities, into ways in which those who died should be commemorated.
In Sefton, where 1,022 people have died of coronavirus as of December 2022, the memorials could be placed in “all parts of the borough” according to the cabinet report.
The report adds that it is expected national funding would be provided for the memorials.
It states: “It is suggested that memorials will be placed in all areas of Sefton to ensure each township has a focus of commemoration. Further details on proposed sites and will be subject to full consultation.”
The report, which is due to be discussed at Sefton Council's cabinet meeting today (February 9), also recommends that following the release of national guidance and details on the commemoration plans, a further report should be brought to cabinet at a later date before any plans are finalised.
As well as discussing the covid memorial, tomorrow’s cabinet will consider budget proposal reports which if approved will be discussed at a full council meeting due to be held next month.
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