Local residents demand Green Sefton be held accountable for their total failure to maintain Rimrose Valley

Local Residents Call for Green Sefton to Prioritise Maintenance of Rimrose Valley.

Rimrose Valley has long been cherished by Sefton residents as a beautiful, natural escape and a vital community resource. Now that plans for major developments have been halted, locals are turning their attention to a new concern: the ongoing neglect of the park by Green Sefton, the local authority responsible for its upkeep. Many feel that Green Sefton’s maintenance efforts have fallen short and are urging the organization to step up and address these issues promptly.

Residents are voicing frustration over various problems plaguing the park. Fallen trees are left blocking paths, while other trees remain in hazardous conditions that could pose risks to park-goers. The absence of sufficient bins along popular pathways, particularly those leading to the Pendle Estate, has led to litter build-up. In one spot, fly-tipping has remained untouched for nearly five months—astonishingly, right beside a bin that Green Sefton staff reportedly empty daily.

These issues go beyond litter. Some areas of the park suffer from overgrown pathways, which volunteers, like the local “60 Min Heroes” group, often clear themselves. These dedicated residents regularly donate their time to handle essential maintenance tasks, work many believe should be the responsibility of Green Sefton.

Community members have also raised concerns about incidents of arson within the park, some documented recently. The lack of preventative measures to curb these dangerous activities has left many worried about the park’s safety and the potential harm to both visitors and the environment.

As Rimrose Valley enters a new chapter, local voices are calling for Green Sefton to prioritise maintenance and provide the resources necessary to preserve this beloved space. The community stands ready to support efforts to protect and maintain the valley’s natural beauty, but they believe it’s time for Green Sefton to play a more active role in safeguarding one of Sefton’s most cherished green spaces.