Plans for a new housing development in Knotty Ash, the hometown of comedian Sir Ken Dodd, include proposals to name streets in his honor, a local councillor has said. Sir Ken Dodd, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 90, often referenced the Merseyside area in his comedy routines during the 1960s and 1970s.

Harry Doyle, councillor for Knotty Ash, has approached the developer responsible for the estate’s construction with suggestions to commemorate Dodd through the naming of roads. Among the proposed names are “Sir Ken Dodd Avenue” and “Diddymen Road,” the latter referencing Dodd’s famous animated glove characters known as the Diddymen.

Doyle emphasized the strong association between Dodd and Knotty Ash, noting that the comedian’s legacy remains a defining feature of the community’s identity. “The area is synonymous with Sir Ken Dodd,” Doyle said, underlining the significance of such a tribute.

Lady Anne Dodd, the comedian’s widow, recalled an anecdote highlighting Dodd’s cultural footprint. She recounted how Prince Charles, during a tour of Balmoral Castle, asked a group of women where they were from. When they answered “Knotty Ash,” the prince reportedly responded that he thought the place was a creation of Dodd’s imagination, illustrating how closely the comedian’s name had become linked with the area.

The proposals have garnered interest among local residents who view them as a fitting acknowledgment of Dodd’s impact on the community and British entertainment. Final decisions on the street names will be made as part of the planning and development process in the coming months.