Weston-super-Mare floral clock display to be restored

The display was concreted over after volunteers struggled to maintain the flowers

A town's beloved floral clock will be restored after being concreted over by volunteers.

The Lions Club, who have maintained the display for 15 years, planned to paint a mural at the site after struggling to look after the plants.

North Somerset Council (NSC), which owns the site, initially said it did not give permission for the work and did not have money to spend on it.

But after a council meeting with the Lions, the concrete will be removed.

Councillor Mike Solomon said: "We've listened to feedback from residents who are concerned by recent changes made to the floral clock in Weston-super-Mare. We're acting quickly to respond.

"Following an urgent meeting with the Lions Club of Weston-super-Mare, who maintain the site, we've agreed that North Somerset Council will remove the concrete and restore flower beds.

"We hope to work with volunteers on this project to make the site the best it can be."

The council has put out a call for volunteers to help maintain the clock

The floral clock was built in 1935 and then restored in 1951.

Earlier in the week, Weston Lions president Chick Parkin said it had become "harder and harder to look after the clock".

"We put out a plea last year for people to come out and help us water it, but only two people reacted to our cry for help," he said.

The council has put out a call for volunteers to help the Lions maintain it and has asked anyone who wants to sponsor the clock to get in touch.