Would you like to see changes made to the entrance of Southport Railway Station?
Southport Town Deal and Sefton Council are preparing to make a number of improvements to Southport town centre, and are keen to hear what people think.
They recognise that “one of the areas on Chapel Street that needs improving is the entrance to the railway station”.
Local people and businesses are being invited to have your say here, after a consultation was launched here: yourseftonyoursay.sefton.gov.uk/futuresouthport/
The survey is being carried out by Sefton Council and Southport Town Deal, with the results informing a series of changes to Southport town centre.
They said: “We think that one of the areas on Chapel Street that needs improving is the entrance to the railway station.
“We have ideas to improve the appearance of the station and introduce new lighting that we are discussing with the private owner of the entrance to the station.
“What do you think about improving the appearance and lighting at the station entrance?”
Sefton Council has launched a brand new consultation to seek the views of residents, businesses and visitors to the resort about future improvements to the area – which you can complete here: yourseftonyoursay.sefton.gov.uk/futuresouthport/
The consultation is open until 18th March 2022.
In 2020 plans were publicly 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.
The project, dubbed “Les Transformations de Southport”, aims to support the town’s businesses by improving the 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 One of the scheme, seeking out views about public access and how people move and travel through the town centre, as well as looking to gauge support on new public realm enhancements in the Chapel Street and Market areas.
Business owners, schools, visitors, the transport and tourism sectors are being encouraged to contribute their views alongside residents from the wider area around Southport.
People will be asked for their views on a number of areas, including:
- Lighting and benches on Chapel Street
- Improving the appearance of the Southport Station Entrance
- Changes to the Market Quarter
- Better pedestrian provision on Eastbank Street
- Improved street signage
- Future phases and areas of focus
Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills, said: “The town centre is dominated by north-south movements, particularly by vehicles, and there are many competing demands for highway space which can be difficult to accommodate.
“The post Covid-19 decline in public transport use may also create additional pressure on the highway network to accommodate private vehicles.
“Phase 1 is the beginning of our attempts to address these issues, provide infrastructure which allows for better access, along with the associated health and well-being outcomes.”
As an accountable body for the project, Sefton Council will administer the consultation process on behalf of the Southport Town Deal board.
The consultation is open until 18th March 2022. To have your say visit: futuresouthport – Sefton Council – Citizen Space
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