A skip full of rubbish remained in the road as the Remembrance Sunday parade in Waterloo, Sefton, marched past it on November 8. Participants had to pass the skip, which stood next to the kerb, during the commemorative event.
Parade Route and the Skip
The parade on Sunday in Waterloo went from Great Georges Road, up to Waterloo Road junction, and then along Walmer Road, Church Road, Prince Street and Crosby Road South to the monument. Photos shared with the ECHO show those taking part walking along Great Georges Road, past Waterloo Town Hall, with the skip visible in the road.
The skip appeared full to the brim, with two traffic cones in front of it. Participants had to march past it as it stood alongside the kerb.
Resident's Reaction
A resident told the LDRS: "For an occasion dedicated to honouring those who served and sacrificed their lives, it’s disgraceful that Sefton Council apparently failed to ensure the route was properly prepared and presentable."
"Surely removing or relocating the skip ahead of such an important civic event should have been a basic consideration?"
Council Response
Johnston True Blues, a marching band based in Liverpool, took part in the parade, carrying drums and armed forces flags while dressed in their uniforms, as people watched from the pavement.
In response, a spokesperson for Sefton Council said: "The skip had been correctly permitted and had been in place on the highway for a number of weeks prior to the Remembrance Sunday parade. However, we recognise that its location alongside the parade route was unfortunate for such an important civic and commemorative event."
"We are reviewing our arrangements for future parades and civic events to ensure route inspections are undertaken beforehand and any potential issues are identified and addressed in advance."
