At our AGM in October, our member Joyce Edwards talked about her ideas for brightening up the High Street/Picton Road. It was agreed that bare metal security shutters do nothing for the 'image' of what is meant to be a Conservation Area. The suggestion was to introduce a co-ordinated colour scheme, and - with the co-operation of business owners - to incorporate a series of logos or other graphic images depicting Wavertree's history, landmarks and/or trades. Planning permission will be needed, and we have already opened discussions with the Council's conservation officers.
Another of our members, Martin Hudson, is planning a similar scheme for the Penny Lane area, but was unable to attend the AGM. Martin has past experience of a shopfront improvement project in Scotland, and we are hoping that he will give us a presentation in the New Year to stimulate further discussion.