Have your say on ‘Les Transformations de Southport’

Sefton Council launches public consultation on next phase of its proposals to upgrade Southport’s romenade as part of the Les Transformations de Southport project. Tony McDonough reports

A consultation has started on phase two of the Les Transformations de Southport public realm project.

In 2020, plans were revealed which would be designed to support Southport’s return to the grandeur of Victorian England, when it was the country’s second most popular tourist destination.

This project was partly inspired by Prince Louis Napoleon who lived in exile in the town in 1838 and spoke of the “grandeur” of the town centre.

This, backed by Government Town Deal funding, aimed to improve connectivity across the whole town centre, including improved pedestrian facilities, better links to the railway station and the creation of new public spaces for hosting events.

Now a consultation has been launched for phase two of the scheme, seeking out views about proposed changes to the Promenade and connections to the new Marine Lake Events Centre (MLEC).

This Promenade proposal will make it easier for people to walk, cycle, or take the train when making a journey to the MLEC.

Business owners, schools, visitors, and the transport and tourism sectors are encouraged to contribute their views alongside residents from the wider area around Southport.

People can visit the council website where further information on the scheme is available, including details of highway works and funding streams.

Cllr Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, added: “Part two of this exciting scheme will aim to make it easy for people to get the new MLEC, with safer routes and public space.

“We want residents and visitors to have better ways to travel between the town centre and seafront, and particularly focus on improving connections for those opting to cycle or walk.”

The council is hosting two drop-in sessions at The Atkinson in Lord Street to give people the opportunity to speak to council Officers in person about the scheme. Details of these sessions are as follows:

Tuesday, February 25- 10am to 1pm
Wednesday, March 5. 1pm to 4pm

The proposal remains as a concept design and the feedback gathered from the consultation will be used to inform the next design stages in 2025. Further public feedback will be welcome as the promenade design develops.

This consultation is open until Saturday, March 15, 2025. People can find the online survey by clicking here.

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