Eye on Southport
Southport regeneration, transport and community news
Here is your Southport briefing, covering major town-centre investment, transport plans, local sport and important community updates.
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Existing Swan Path blocked as Sefton plans new Promenade cycle route
Sefton plans to spend £14 million on a cycle route along the Promenade, while contractors are currently blocking the existing lakeside Swan Path. Critics question the scheme’s design, including its central-road position and crossings, and are calling for a cheaper approach focused on unsafe cycling junctions.
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£5.5m hotel investment shows huge confidence in Council's growing ambitions for Southport
JD Wetherspoon is proposing a £5.5 million investment to convert unused upper floors of the Pavillion Buildings on Lord Street into hotel accommodation above the Sir Henry Seagrave pub. The project follows discussions with Sefton Council and is intended to support Southport’s growing visitor economy and regeneration.
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Sefton Council to reassess future of Southport Esplanade Park & Ride site
Sefton Council’s Cabinet is being asked to reassess development options for the Esplanade Park & Ride site before committing to a particular proposal. The previous exclusivity agreement linked to the Cove Resort has expired, though that remains an option. Public consultation and safeguards would form part of future plans.
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Southport reach Lancashire Challenge Trophy second round with 4-1 win at Garstang
Southport progressed to the second round of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy after beating Garstang 4-1. Rhys Healey and Danny Lloyd scored in the first half, while Adam Moseley added two after the break. Goalkeeper Tony McMillan made his 307th appearance before being replaced by Lewis Prescott.
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Family pays tribute to mum and three children who died in Bootle fire
The family of Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, have paid tribute following their deaths after a fire at a home on Stone Square, Bootle. They described their loss as unimaginable and asked for privacy while grieving and supporting one another.
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Police appeal for help to find missing Birkdale teenager Jevan Moore
Merseyside Police are appealing for information to locate 17-year-old Jevan Moore, who is missing from home in Birkdale. He was last seen near Liverpool Road during the early hours of September 22 and is known to visit Birkdale and Southport. Information can be submitted through police contact channels.
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Southport’s waterfront venue moves into its main construction phase
The Marine Lake Events Centre has entered its main construction phase after access works, excavations, sheet piling and retaining walls were completed. VINCI Building has formally taken over the site, with commitments including careers talks, work experience, apprenticeships, community donations and local supply-chain spending.
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Sefton Council offers 'deepest condolences' following Netherton fire tragedy
Sefton Council has offered condolences after a woman and three children died in a devastating house fire in Netherton. Council Leader Marion Atkinson said the borough was grieving with the family and thanked emergency services, while asking that the family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time.
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