00:00New designs have been revealed for a £10 million transformation of Southport's Town Hall Gardens.
00:07The proposals would create a botanical garden, performance space, play areas and space for events on Lord Street.
00:13Sefton Council says the scheme aims to provide a welcoming, safe space for families.
00:18The gardens became a gathering place after the July 2024 attack in Southport,
00:23which killed Bibi King, Elsie Dot Stankham and Alice De Silva Agua.
00:28The consultation closes on 5th October before the Council considers feedback and moves towards a planning application.
00:36The project is funded by the Government, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Sefton Council.
