Lee Rigby Memorial in Greenwich gets the go ahead

Greenwich Council have confirmed that a memorial plaque to murdered soldier Lee Rigby will go ahead.

The council has confirmed that a memorial plaque will be placed in his honour near to his barracks in Woolwich, where he was killed in a brutal attack on 22 May 2013.

The announcement by Woolwich Council comes after Rochdale Council unveiled a bronze drum and memorial plaque in Lee’s hometown of Middleton in March.

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Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillor Denise Hyland said: “Since the appalling murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby on our streets, the Council has been working with his wife Rebecca, his mother Lyn, other family members and local community leaders to reach agreement on a way to commemorate him, in addition to others that have been killed as a result of conflict.

"The Council recognises that this is an emotive issue for many people and it has often led to speculation that Rebecca has stood in the way of a memorial for Lee and other fallen soldiers. This is simply not the case. The Royal Borough has, however, had to balance different opinions on how Lee should be commemorated.

"Ever since I became Leader of the Council, I have ensured an open dialogue with Lee's family. I have taken stock of their views, as well of those of community leaders. As a result I have decided that we will ensure that Lee is named on a memorial plaque, as will be the case for other victims killed in recent conflict.

"This will allow his family to commemorate his life and his connection with Woolwich from where he served his country."

The memorial will be installed following consultation with the organisations and parties involved.