parkland and linked arms along its central path. In February 2019, members of the campaign group met with Shadow Transport Minister Rachael Maskell to raise the issue and to ask for support. In March 2019, the campaign secured the support of Friends of the Earth's CEO, Craig Bennett. He visited the country park, spoke with local schoolchildren and members of the public and called for Highways England to scrap the scheme. In September 2020, Highways England announced that the project was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and would not be completed until at least 2025. As of January 2022, it is estimated that the project is approximately 4 years behind schedule. References External links Rimrose Valley on the Sefton Council site Rimrose Valley Friends Environment of Merseyside Parks and commons in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton Country parks in Merseyside