Buildings to be lit pink this weekend as a sign of respect

Cheshire West and Chester Council are joining neighbouring areas to show support for the victims and families of the attack in Southport. Chester Town Hall, The Eastgate Clock and Newgate will be lit pink this weekend.

Councillor Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council said:

“It is unimaginable the pain and grief being experienced by the Southport families.

“In respect and support for Southport, this weekend in partnership with our friends and neighbours in Sefton and the wider Liverpool City Region, we will be lighting Chester Town Hall, The Eastgate Clock and Newgate in pink.”

The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor Razia Daniels and the Mayor of Ellesmere Port, Councillor Paul Donovan have both written to the Mayor of Sefton, Councillor June Burnes, passing on sympathy and condolences.