Pete Best
The idea of naming streets in Pete’s honour came from a campaign by Beatles Appreciation Society founder Gene Grimes who lobbied council regeneration chief Cllr Malcolm Kennedy with the proposal.
A petition on Facebook and Twitter was launched and signatures were obtained at various Beatles-related venues across the globe.
Mr Grimes said: “I first wrote to the council about this in 1975. I did not think it would take all these years but better late than never.”
Cllr Kennedy added: “We only name a street after a living person if it is an exceptional case.
“Pete Best is certainly one of those exceptions. He has made a significant contribution to the musical heritage of our city and he is a worthy recipient of this honour.”
David Williams, regional director of Bellway Homes, added: “We are delighted we are able to honour Pete Best’s connections with the area by naming streets after him.”
