Penrith Town Council has announced the completion of works to the St Andrews War Memorial in Penrith. Work was carried out in October – with the installation of a new Lazonby sandstone plinth being added to the base of the War Memorial.
The Council were initially approached by members of the Royal British Legion and other armed forces personnel who asked whether the Council would consider works being undertaken to the base of the war memorial to improve its attractiveness and to enable wreaths to be placed onto a raised platform during Remembrance Sunday.
On Thursday 31 October 2024, representatives from Penrith Town Council, Askins & Little, Diocese of Carlisle, St Andrews Church, Royal British Legion and YAM Architects visited the completed plinth works.
Doug Lawson, Chair of Penrith Town Council & Penrith Mayor said: “The work done to the St Andrews War Memorial has greatly improved the attractiveness of the Memorial - making it feel like a real community asset for the town.
“It is important that we safeguard and (where we can) improve assets which are important to the town’s heritage. So, it is fantastic that the Council has been able to facilitate this important project brought forward by the community through providing the necessary funding for completion of the improvement works.”
“I would like to give special thanks to all the parties involved in making this project happen - particularly in time for the Remembrance activities this year – which I know will be fully appreciated by all sections of the community.”
A spokesperson from the Diocese of Carlisle said: “It is pleasing to see the works being completed on the St Andrews War Memorial.
“The Diocese of Carlisle worked closely with Penrith Town Council to ensure the necessary permissions were in place in order for the work to be completed as soon as possible.
“We hope the Penrith community value the works undertaken to improve this valued asset for the town.”
The town council has given particular thanks to the following for their contribution towards the project:
• The Diocese of Carlisle for meeting the costs of the application fee for the faculty consent process to enable the works to take place.
• Stephen McCaulley of YAM Architects for carrying out a detailed survey and producing drawings and a heritage assessment for the faculty consent process.
• Cumbria Stone for expediting the process for the ordering of the
sandstone.
• Askins & Little for completing the high-quality works to the War Memorial in just two days.
• The Royal British Legion and other armed forces personnel for bringing this scheme to the attention of the Council.
Image supplied by Penrith Town Council showing: From left to right: Morven Anson - Church Buildings Officer (DAC Secretary), Jane Boylan - Chair of the St Andrew's Fabric Committee, Philip Lund - St Andrews Churchwarden, Cllr Danny Smith - Deputy Chair of Penrith Town Council & Deputy Mayor of Penrith, Cllr Doug Lawson - Chair of Penrith Town Council & Mayor of Penrith, Veteran Brian Donaghy, Linda Jones - Westmorland & Furness Council Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer and Armed Forces Lead Officer at Westmorland & Furness Council, Ian Askins of Askins & Little, Stephen McCauley - Yam Architect
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