Ainsdale Beach in Southport update on plans for the area.

Food and drink offerings for visitors. Following a tendering process, two new concessionaires won the ‘on beach’ concessions for 2022 onwards. The ‘off beach’ trail of high quality food and drink was successful in 2021, and has been tendered also – the successful tenderer is due to start on site in early June (progress has been slowed due to supplier issues).  

Toilets 

A successful external grant bid has revealed funding for a new Changing Places unit at Ainsdale Coast Gateway. This is a specialist toilet and wash facility for people with more complex physical needs, and includes items such as a hoist and shower facilities.  The exact location is to be confirmed, and the project will be developed/ delivered in 2023/24 (when capacity allows)

Sands Pub 

Currently out to tender for a private sector partner to invest in, develop and operate again. A good level of interest has been shown so far, with the closing date for tenders on 1st July 

Toad Hall

Suggestions  from the recent public consultation is that this should  be the location for a new visitor centre, café, education rooms, ranger base/ office and toilets/ washrooms for beachgoers – all to be discussed further and subject to agreements before progressing.