Families hope revamped gardens inspired by Southport victims will be 'place of joy'
Summary
Southport's Town Hall gardens will undergo a £10 million renovation inspired by three young girls, Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Aguiar, and Bebe King, who were victims of a knife attack. The project aims to create a community space that celebrates dance, music, and the arts, serving as a tribute to the girls and a thank you to the Southport community for their support. Government and local councils have contributed funding to bring this vision to life.Key Facts
- The Town Hall gardens in Southport are set for a £10 million renovation.
- The project is inspired by three young girls, Elsie, Alice, and Bebe, who died in a knife attack.
- The renovation aims to create a community area celebrating dance, music, and the arts.
- The space will serve as a tribute to the girls and a thank you to the local community.
- Sefton Council and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority each contributed £2.5 million.
- The UK government has allocated £5 million for the project.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner met with the families and praised their courage.
- The goal is to create a safe and joyful place for future generations, celebrating the energy and spirit of the community.
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