Cllr’s delight – development work starts at Southport town hall
Major improvement works have started at Southport Town Hall as part of Sefton Council’s commitment to invest in its local communities and improve access to its facilities.
Cllr Barton spoke of his delight after his hard work has paid off.
“Having lobbied long and hard for a full restoration of our civic assets, especially Southport Town Hall, Pavilion Buildings and the former Manhattans Bar, it is a pleasure to see these quintessential improvements now being made.
“As someone who has helped secure these essential works, by continually raising the issue at Council meetings and with Council Officers since 2014, I would also like to thank the Local Authority for having taken forward my requests for the benefit of the local community.
“Now that I have also been successful in securing a full comprehensive review of all of Sefton Council’s civic assets, I hope this may in turn provide a greater incentive for investors, especially high quality retailers, to choose to do business here in Southport and the surrounding area.”
Work started on April 16 and will take approximately 20 weeks to complete.
Once completed, the important building works will improve accessibility and will benefit children, families, business and regular visitors to Southport.
As Southport is a listed building, all design elements are being carried out sensitively.
Work will be carried out in three phases and some will be carried out during the weekends to ensure minimal disruption.
While the building will remain open, customers to the One Stop Shop are being advised that there may be some longer waiting times or some services moved to The Atkinson.
This work is an important step in making sure that the community base at Southport Town Hall is fit for purpose, financially sustainable and it will contribute directly to the Council’s early intervention and prevention offer, helping some of the most vulnerable residents in Sefton.
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