TWO Wirral stations are getting a 'much-needed' makeover thanks to a local community group and students from local schools.
The Love Bebington community group recently adopted Bebington and Spital stations. Working in partnership with Merseyrail, work to transform both train stations is well underway.
The group has already installed planters, troughs and artwork at Bebington station, all of which have been sponsored by Merseyrail and local firms.
Pupils from local schools have the produced artwork. Schools involved are Co-Op Academy Bebington, St. John Plessington Catholic College, Wirral Grammar School for Boys and Wirral Grammar School for Girls.
Two of the four schools' posters have been put up and the aim is to get the two others up very soon.
Dr George Lamb, Chair of Love Bebington, which was formed two years ago, said: “We started the project at Bebington station a year ago. We've since adopted Spital station which is just two stops down from Bebington and used by a lot of people that live in Bebington.
“We unveiled our latest artwork project at Bebington station In partnership with local mosaic artist Lou Cross, of Bad Hand Mosaics and Blooming Skull Coffee.
“Our brief to Lou was to create mosaics which celebrated the community of Bebington. We’re lucky to have such talented and community minded artists in our community.
“It's been an absolute pleasure to partner with Merseyrail on our adoption of Bebington station.
"They've provided us with so much support and none of the work there would have been possible without their help.”
Mr Lamb added: “Merseyrail is doing great things to support communities on Merseyside. The work Love Bebington has carried out in partnership with Merseyrail at Bebington station has enabled us to not just enrich the station itself but also the surrounding area which has helped support local residents, businesses and the local environment.
“We look forward to continuing our work with Merseyrail at Bebington station and at other locations in the future.”
Sally Ralston BEM, community involvement manager at Merseyrail, said: "We’re delighted to be able to work with such a dedicated group who take such pride in their local area.
"Merseyrail are always keen to do whatever we can to team up with community groups and make a positive difference to the city region."
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