Eye on Southport
Southport local briefing: regeneration, clean-energy jobs and November events
Here’s the latest from Southport and the wider area, including visitor updates, major investment plans, future employment opportunities and a family event returning to Haig Avenue.
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Hand feeding paused at WWT Martin Mere until at least Monday, 12 October
WWT Martin Mere has temporarily stopped hand feeding while its birds receive their annual medicated food. The Burscough wetland centre remains open to visitors, but feeding will not be available until at least Monday, 12 October. The centre apologised for any inconvenience caused.
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Sefton highlights Southport and Bootle projects at Manchester conference
Sefton Council presented regeneration plans for Southport and Bootle at a Manchester conference. Southport projects include the £100m-plus Marine Lake Events Centre, Southport Pier refurbishment and Town Hall gardens. The council says investment is supporting visitor growth, jobs, town-centre improvements and further private-sector opportunities.
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Liverpool City Region joins plan to prepare workers for clean energy jobs
Liverpool City Region has joined a shared North West and North Wales plan to prepare people for expanding clean-energy employment. Demand is expected across offshore wind, hydrogen, nuclear, retrofit and related industries, with partners supporting training, retraining, apprenticeships and stronger links between employers and education providers.
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Southport FC fireworks night returns to Haig Avenue on 6 November
Southport FC’s family fireworks night takes place at Haig Avenue on Friday 6 November, with gates opening at 6pm and Bright Sparks performing at 8pm. Entertainment, food vendors and sheltered seating will be available. Final-release tickets are listed, and children under 16 must attend with an adult.
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