A new project commemorating those from across Maldon and the Dengie who gave their lives during conflict is in the pipeline to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

The Commemoration of the Fallen project was discussed by Maldon district councillors on Tuesday as one of this year’s capital projects.

The £50,000 proposal includes a sculpture and map dedicated to those from the district who have died in past conflicts.

It would also see the reinstatement of name plates along the avenues of remembrance in Promenade Park and the location of war graves marked.

If it is chosen as a capital project by the council, it is hoped it will be completed in time for Armistice Day next year, when the country will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Richard Holmes, director of customers and community at Maldon District Council, said: “To coincide with the commemoration of the end of the First World War a project is planned to mark the occasion by installing a sculpture and map dedicated to all the fallen from the district in past conflicts.

“The location of all official war graves will also be marked. The project will also see the reinstatement of all name plates associated with trees planted in both the first and second war avenues of remembrance at Promenade Park.

“The project aims to honour those lost in conflict from Maldon district and reflects upon the mood of the nation at the end of the First World War when many trees were planted.”

Maldon town councillor and historian Stephen Nunn said the proposals put forward by the council were to be commended.

Mr Nunn, who previously led a campaign to see the Avenue of Remembrance reinstated, said: “My thoughts are that any commitment to remembrance from the district council, particularly next year as we mark 100 years since the end of the First World War and the signing of the Armistice agreement, has got to be a good thing and I am pleased that the council is looking at this suggestion.”

Other projects suggested for next year include new ticket machines in district council car parks, new CCTV cameras at Burnham’s Riverside Park and at West Maldon Community Centre and a new van for the community protection team.