THREE weathered memorial plaques commemorating the fallen of two world wars and other conflicts will be replaced or restored if Warrington planners give the go-ahead.
The plaques are on a wall at Penketh Library, in Honiton Way and they commemorate men from Penketh, Great Sankey and Cuerdley who gave their lives in World War 1, World War 2 and other conflicts.
An application has been made for planning consent to the World War 1 plaque to be clean and refinished and the other two to be replaced to match the older plaque.
A report to be considered by the borough council’s development management committee indicates that the two newer plaques were made from poorer quality materials and have deteriorated, with some of the lettering falling off.
The proposals have been put forward by Penketh Parish Council, Penketh British Legion, St Mary’s Church, Great Sankey and Penketh High School.
Photographs have been taken of the plaques to ensure the replacements will be replicated correctly.
The most recent plaque bears just two names – Steven Birdsall and Thomas Sephton, friends who died in Afghanistan.
Planning officers are recommending the application be approved.
The three plaques
Plan to restore memorials to fallen soldiers
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