Improvements to a local park will be "positive for all", a council has claimed.
The ECHO previously reported on a consultation that sought residents' views on further improvements to Jubilee Park in Huyton. However, residents called for more as they said the park "needs to be for everyone".
Under the proposals, improvements would see the creation of a 3G football pitch, a grass pitch, the refurbishment of the pavilion as well as a car park area and landscaping works. Huyton Juniors Football Club are working with Knowsley Council and the Football Foundation to secure funding to deliver the proposed project.
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Concerns were raised about a proposed "lockable gate" which residents say would restrict access, as well as turning one entrance to the park into a "crossroads". There are also worries the car park and football pitches would create additional traffic.
The deadline for the consultation was December 12, 2022. Knowsley Council has since confirmed to the ECHO the proposals had received "positive support" and engagement work will continue to take place.
A Knowsley Council spokesperson said: "We would like to thank all those who have contributed to our ongoing community consultation over the proposed plans for Jubilee Park and will work to ensure that, wherever possible, these views are reflected in future plans. We want to ensure that Jubilee Park remains a place for everyone to visit and that any improvements to the park are positive for the community.
"The plans have been shared with residents throughout the process, both on site and through online consultations, and have received positive support locally. We are committed to ensuring that Jubilee Park remains accessible and inclusive to all and we are continuing to work with the local community to look at any issues and address any further questions which residents might have.
"Work is taking place around engaging wider groups to use the site and create new opportunities for all members of the local community. We will also be holding further community sessions in the coming weeks and welcome anyone with questions to come along. These events will be advertised locally and on www.knowsleynews.co.uk."
The ECHO previously spoke to Christine Keen who regularly walks around the park for her mental health, having met many friends through the open space. But she told the ECHO that only residents facing the park were told about the potential plans, and not enough time was given to send letters due to postal strikes.
For now, Christine said residents are waiting to hear back from the results of the survey and when their next meeting with the council will be.
Resident Margaret Crawley said: "My son plays for a local football team, they have to rent pitches. It's a nightmare for parking. The road is lethal when the kids come out of school so you can imagine how busy it will be. You can't park outside your own house, it's dangerous.
"My daughter does dance, are they going to put a dance hall on? They will take this little bit of green space we've got and not give anything back. How much will it cost? People are skint, it's unfair.
"This could be so much more. It feels like the plans are done and we have to swallow it but no, I'm more than prepared to chain myself to the fence. We need more."
A Facebook page has been created so residents can express their views, which is "growing in numbers", Christine said. More information can be found here.
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