Sandbrook kids reveal new Magenta Living street names
Children from a local primary school in Moreton have made history by choosing street names for a new housing development, which is replacing the tower blocks in Melrose and Thornridge.
Magenta Living is in the process of building 38 affordable homes; 34 houses and four apartments and the two new streets will be named as ‘Oxholme Close’ and ‘Thornfield Close’.
Nine children from Sandbrook Primary School received a prize for their winning suggestions; 5 year old Safi Nasir, and 7 year olds - Scarlett Murray, Sophie Jones, Bobby Evans, Boran Duzen, Syed Ahmed, Cole Jameson, Lilly Williams.
‘Thornfield Close’ was influenced by the thorns growing close by in the fields.
And the second name, ‘Oxholme Close’ was inspired by the name of a farming field that used to be on the site many years ago.
Brian Simpson, Chief Executive of Magenta Living, Councillor Ron Abbey and Chris Moss from Seddon Construction, where all on hand to thank the children. Brian says: “Our vision is to provide homes and build communities where all can thrive and working closely with schools and community groups on new developments ensures we can achieve this. The children from Sandbrook Primary were a delight, and their input will now form part of Wirral’s history.”