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Jack Charlton statue plans given green light but is short of fundraising target
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mirror.co.ukAmbitious plans to build a statue in tribute to Jack Charlton have been given the go-ahead. Civic chiefs in his hometown of Ashington, Northumberland, backed the idea from Labour councillor Liam Lavery, 26, son of Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery.
Liam has contacted sculptor Tom Maley, the man behind the Alan Shearer statue at St James Park in Newcastle, to canvass his views. “The idea was passed unanimously by the council,” he said. “Some businesses have pledged significant funding. “We have raised just short of £3,000 from the public in individual donations. “The council will now set up a working group to liaise with Jack’s family.” Around £3,000 has been raised from well wishers across the country.
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