Family pleads with Wirral Council to save memorial garden created in honor of teen killed in crash.
Spencer Crofts died in a crash on November 30, 2024. He was 17. The crash happened on Hoole Road in Woodchurch. People created a memorial garden in his memory, filled with flowers and photos.
The garden also includes a scrambler bike tribute. The council put a fence around the memorial due to concerns about young people gathering there. Locals fear large groups, and a Public Spaces Protection Order is in place.
A friend, speaking for Spencer’s family, emphasized that the protest should be peaceful. Their goal is to honor Spencer’s memory. The family visits the memorial daily, finding it helps them cope with their grief.
They moved a memorial before at the council’s request. Removing it again would devastate many people. Spencer was popular in the area, and his friends grieve at the memorial. The council action seems unfair to those who feel the council misunderstands their grief.
The council says that safety is a priority. They must keep the area safe for everyone. They contacted Spencer’s family about the risks associated with the memorial. The council wants to balance the family’s wishes with community concerns and safety regulations.
The council views the memorial as a hazard. They secured the site for safety reasons aiming to protect the whole community. Discussions about the future of the site are continuing.