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The renaming of Sir John Hawkins Square to Justice Square has been temporarily suspended.
The process of renaming started in November 2023, but during the 21 day statutory notice period, the court received an appeal that needed to be heard before the Magistrates. That appeal was due to be heard later this month.
However, since the Council began the process, a new law for the renaming of streets has come into effect and since there is no provision in that law for processes that have already started, in order to be compliant, we must start again.
The appeal that was due to be heard has now been cancelled, as the outcome is academic.
We will begin the renaming process in accordance with the latest legislation as soon as possible.