Wirral Council has given an update on ongoing calls to honour the life of Paul O'Grady.
Following the star's sudden death on March 28, calls have been growing for a statue or some form of memorial to be created and displayed in his home town of Birkenhead.
A petition started just a few weeks ago calling for a statue has amassed more than 200,000 signatures, while a GoFundMe page has raised nearly £3,000.
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The leader of Wirral Council, Janette Williamson, has added her voice to the campaign for a statue for the much-loved entertainer whose funeral was held last week in Kent, where he lived up to his death. Hundreds of people came out in Birkenhead on the day to celebrate his remarkable life.
Wirral Council has now offered another update about plans for a statue in the borough.
David Armstrong, Assistant Chief Executive, Wirral Council, said: “We know and share the love and affection that Wirral - and Birkenhead especially - has for Paul. As both Lily Savage and Paul O'Grady, he was an iconic personality and always talked positively about where he was from. It is only right that people would wish to see a lasting, appropriate tribute in his hometown.
“We have already received a range of great ideas and offers to work with us from local artists and communities, which will all be considered as part of our Borough of Culture preparations for next year. We will, of course, wish to discuss all plans with Paul’s family, friends and supporters in time."
The council added that following Paul's funeral last week they wish to respect the request from his loved ones for the time and space to come to terms with his loss.
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