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Lambeth council are considering naming an area of Brixton after David Bowie - as well as locally listing the mural set up in his honour.
Bowie died earlier this year at the age of 69, just days after releasing his final album, following a secret battle with cancer. Within hours of the news emerging, a mural in his hometown of Brixton had been transformed into a shrine.
In a statement, Lambeth council have revealed plans to locally list the mural, and are "also considering renaming the area where the mural is in Tunstall Place." The statement added, "The council is in contact with Bowie’s family about the many suggestions for a permanent memorial, including statues and place naming."
Lib Peck, leader of Lambeth council, said, "It is ultimately the family’s decision as to what may be appropriate. We must respect that and be patient. Lambeth residents have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection visibly demonstrated by floral tributes, messages and people visiting the Bowie mural to pay their respects to this unique 'Brixton boy'."
Meanwhile, the council's street cleaning team will remove the remaining flowers around the mural next week.
