Woodchurch bonfire to go ahead after organisers reverse decision

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 14:24 · Archive

The Woodchurch bonfire in Wirral will take place this evening after organisers reversed their decision to cancel the event.

The Woodchurch bonfire in Wirral, one of Merseyside's largest annual events, will take place this evening after organisers reversed their earlier decision to pull out. The charity behind the event, Woodchurch Connect, had announced in October that it was stepping away despite the efforts of the 'lads involved'. Wirral Council then said it would 'see what can be done to get the event back on track again before November 5'.

The council has now confirmed that community-led bonfire events will proceed this evening after organisers signed Land Use Agreements with the council. Events are scheduled at Wallasey, where only fireworks will be held, and at Woodchurch, Leasowe, Noctorum and Beechwood. A large stack of wooden pallets sits on the Woodchurch Estate ready to be set alight.

Wirral Council said groups had their plans reviewed by the Wirral Safety Events Advisory Group, which includes representatives from council departments, police, fire and social housing providers. The council is supporting each event with safety measures including fencing, stewarding, first aid provision and road closures. Woodchurch Connect posted on Facebook that organisers had been 'under immense pressure to make this happen' and that 'it certainly hasn't been an easy journey'. The Woodchurch event is due to start at 6pm.

How it is being reported

• Wirral bonfire organisers explain why major event was cancelledOrganisers hope next year's event will go ahead as plannedLiverpool Echo · 5 Nov, 17:08
• Woodchurch bonfire to go ahead after 'hours of hard graft'One of the biggest and most well known bonfires in Merseyside will go ahead despite concerns the much-loved annual event had been cancelled. The organisers of the Woodchurch bonfire in Wirral last month announced they had walked away from this year’s event.Wirral Globe · 5 Nov, 13:44
• Woodchurch bonfire to go ahead after 'hours of hard graft'The organisers had previously pulled outLiverpool Echo · 5 Nov, 13:34

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