A two-year campaign to restore Southport’s iconic town centre verandahs has led to 95 per cent being fully or partially restored. The initiative was launched by Cllr David Barton, a leading campaigner for the restoration and rejuvenation of the town. Cllr Barton, who represents Dukes Ward on Sefton council, has now revealed that the community conservation campaign has hit the 70% threshold for completed full restoration; 75% for mostly complete restoration and 95% for partial restoration of the 313 internationally acclaimed canopies. He said that many of the improvements had been completed after he had worked to build constructive relationships … Continue reading Councillor’s battle to restore iconic verandahs sees 95% fully or partially repaired