Second stage of public consultation for Southport Promenade to begin next week

Sefton Council is launching the second stage of public consultation for the proposed improvements for Southport Promenade.

Starting on Monday 17^th November, the consultation will show the developed proposals since the previous consultation. The proposals will support access to the Marine Events Lake Centre (MLEC) and the refurbished pier when they open.

The first stage of the public consultation on the promenade improvements was held during February and March this year. Using feedback from that first stage to make changes.

Cllr Paulette Lappin, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills said:

“During the last consultation, many concerns were raised around the current pedestrian crossings on the promenade.

“We want to improve road safety for the many people visiting the waterfront. The future improvements are aimed at reducing the risk of collisions in an area with high pedestrian footfall, whilst addressing some of the concerns raised. Our aim is to improve the safety of all roads users when travelling to our tourist attractions.

“We want people to visit the MLEC and the pier, and it just makes sense to ensure the route people will take to go there is made safer and look nicer with planting.”

The Council wants residents, business owners, schools, visitors, and the transport and tourism sectors to have their say. The scheme is funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, as part of the Transport for City Region allocation from the government, which aims to improve local transport networks.

Sefton Council is hosting two drop-in sessions at The Atkinson in Southport. This gives an opportunity for people to speak with the Council officers and designers in-person to offer feedback and ask questions about the scheme. The sessions will be on Tuesday 18^th November from 10am to 1pm, and on Thursday 27^th November from 1pm to 4pm.

This consultation, which will help shape the detailed design of this scheme, ends on Sunday 11^th January. There will be further engagement in the future as the designs and phasing take shape.

The Council held a consultation on their Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan this year, from 23^rd July to 15^th September. This consultation was on a broader policy document covering all of Sefton. It aimed to help choose routes that are a priority to develop active travel in the borough.