Skelmersdale’s graffiti-covered subways get colourful makeover

Image source, Linzi Sananes Gemma Sherlock BBC News, Lancashire Published 1 hour ago Subways that run through a west Lancashire town have been given a colourful overhaul to “make the community feel safer”. Two subways in Skelmersdale, which were previously covered in graffiti and strewn with rubbish, have been spruced up and given a new woodland and animal-themed paint job thanks to the charity, Uthink PDP. Their Subway Jams project sees the charity joining up with local artists, Lancashire County Council and schools to redecorate the subway routes that link up many areas of the town. Local artist Simon Daly said the most important thing was to give something back to the community. A subway that connects the Upholland area of the town to Digmoor and another near The Beacon, from Elmers Green, are the latest to be painted. Image source, Kingsyze Graffiti Mr Daly, 31, founder of Kingsyze Graffiti, said: “We found that people where crossing the roads rather than using the subways because they can be dark and run down. “After we have painted them and cleaned them up people feel a lot safer using them”. The group also clean and litter-pick around the area. Image source, Linzi...