Memorial agreed for Hull schoolgirl Jessica Lawson
The 12-year-old Wolfreton School pupil died on a school trip to France back in July 2015.
East Riding Council's offered to pay for and install a memorial bench in Kirk Ella for Jessica Lawson.
The local authority's given the go-ahead for a red and black bench to be built near St Andrews Community Primary School - despite Kirk Ella Parish Council previously rejecting the plans.
12-year-old Jessica Lawson died on a school trip to France back in July 2015.
East Riding Council say the bench was agreed following overwhelming support for such a memorial for Jessica.
Jessica's family has accepeted the offer.
Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Stephen Parnaby, said:
“The memorial bench is important to Mr and Mrs Lawson, Jessica’s sister, Polly, and all who knew Jessica. We will therefore pay for the creation of a red and black bench, as approved by the family, as a lasting tribute to Jessica.”