What is happening to Whiston Woods?

Whiston Woods is being turned into a massive cemetery with over 5,500 burial plots, despite facing over 1,500 objections from local residents.

Who approved the plans for the Whiston Woods cemetery?

Knowsley Council approved the plans to turn Whiston Woods into a cemetery, despite the backlash from the community.

How will the Whiston Woods cemetery development impact the local area?

The development is expected to cause "irreversible harm" to the protected greenbelt land, according to the campaign group Save Whiston Woods.

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Whiston Woods to Become Massive Cemetery Despite Fierce Backlash

11 Nov

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Summary

Knowsley Council approved plans to turn Whiston Woods into a cemetery
Over 1,500 objections were filed against the development
The cemetery will have 5,500 burial plots over a 100-year period

Whiston Woods to Become Massive Cemetery Despite Fierce Backlash

In a controversial move, Knowsley Council has approved plans to transform the beloved Whiston Woods into a sprawling cemetery. The decision comes despite fierce backlash from the local community, with over 1,500 objections filed against the development.

The council's proposal involves purchasing a portion of the Whiston Woods and gradually creating around 5,500 cemetery plots over the next 100 years. The first phase alone is set to provide approximately 1,300 burial plots and 1,000 cremation plots, which the council claims will meet the demand for the next 30 years.

However, the campaign group Save Whiston Woods has vehemently opposed the plans, arguing that the development will cause "irreversible harm" to the protected greenbelt land. They contend that the loss of the woods' openness will be a devastating blow that will last for generations.