GLOBE readers have shared their outrage following an application to demolish a First World War memorial hall in Wallasey.

The hall, situated next to St Luke’s Church on Breck Road, was built in 1926 in memory of 250 soldiers from Poulton who lost their lives in the First World War.

The proposal to demolish the building has been submitted to Wirral Council by Liverpool-based SEP Construction Services to make way for a new development of flats.

The proposal would see 33 new flats built for social housing with associated landscaping work.

READ: Plans submitted to demolish WWI memorial hall in Wallasey

Globe readers have reacted in outrage to the decision with many concerned about the historical sentiment of the building in the comment sections of the Globe website and Facebook page.

Chris Chesham said: “Do we no longer remember them? They gave their lives for a future that they would never see. Families were ripped apart. The council should pay to restore and re-use the building, not knock it down for rubbish flats.”

Lesley Hellings commented: “What a shame it can't be used and be maintained for the community it wanted to commemorate, plenty of ex services in need of a safe space.”

Katy Young said: “We don't need more flats building. We need houses that families can live in with gardens and we also need to preserve history.”

Vicky Aspey posted: “How dare they! What is the obsession on building on every inch of land? These men saved us. They can never be forgotten.”

Lynn Lodge said: “History nowadays means nothing it’s about money unfortunately.”

Doreen Lloyd added: “We need to protect the old buildings they’re historical.”

Carol Wilkinson commented: “My Mum ran a playgroup in the hall in the 1960s. Sad to see it go but hopefully it will make way for much needed social housing. I hope the memorial plaque will be preserved as a memorial for the hall and what it was built to remember.”

Despite many residents objecting to the proposed plans, some think the new plans for the derelict and unused building will be a positive for the local community.

Belinda Prescott said: “It's sad but it's been empty for a while hopefully the name of the future flats will be a memorial name.”

Beckie Deam said: “People need somewhere to live. Times change and new things have to come and go. I’m sure the history of the place has left its legacy. The whole world doesn’t have to be in memory of something we have to move on because time doesn’t stop for nothing. New families can enjoy their life in a new home does that not make you happier rather than fixate on bricks and mortar?”

To find out more about the planning application click here.