Hesketh Park set for refurbishment after 'generous' £850k donation
Hesketh Park in Southport has been bequeathed £850,000 by neighbours of the park and long-term supporters, Louis and Anita Marks. The council said the from the trustees of the Marks Family Trust could be used on a full refurbishment of the conservatory, improvements to a sensory garden at the 12 hectare site and the refurbishment of key heritage features including a fountain, waterfall and floral clock.
"I am also glad that we will be able to re-plant the sensory garden to help ensure that everybody can enjoy Hesketh Park as well as restoring some of the features that reflect its Victorian heritage. And I am pleased to see that among the planned work is a proposal to create a memorial and acknowledgement of Louis and Anita Marks’ generous bequest."
Co-chair of the Heseketh Park heritage group said: "The Hesketh Park Heritage Group continues to work with Sefton MBC and all voluntary groups within Hesketh Park to ensure this treasured space will be available for the benefit of local residents, visitors to Southport and future generations. Deafblind UK CEO Nikki Morris said she was “absolutely delighted” that plans for the park included improvements that mean it will “once again became an safe and accessible haven for local people who have sight and hearing loss.”
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