Youth service repainting of Referendum Steps praised by residents

Devil's Gap Road residents have praised the youngsters who have repainted the Referendum Steps. 

Following a suggestion from the residents, Housing & Youth Ministers got together to bring in around 25 young people from youth clubs to give the steps a fresh lick of paint. 

The steps have now been restored to their former glory, just in time for National Day.

Devil’s Gap Road, better known as Union Jack or Referendum steps, was painted in 1967 to celebrate Gibraltar’s first referendum on sovereignty. Red, white and blue adorned the steps and represented Gibraltar's clear message on remaining British. 

Now, more than 50 years later, some of our younger members of the community are learning about their significance while giving them a revamp.

Residents of the area Irene & Dennis have lived here for more than 40 years. They often work on the steps themselves, but reached out to Housing for assistance this time.

The steps tell Gibraltar’s story about its fight for self-determination.

As Gibraltar charts the next chapter of its story, reflecting on its beginnings couldn’t be more timely