Business & Economy

Scott Evans Director of Evans Commercial Finance
BusinessNetworking

Sandgrounders Business Club returns to Southport FC as first networking event of 2026

People keen to build their businesses and make new contacts in 2026 are invited to call into the Sandgrounders Business Club this January.  The next networking event takes place at…

The second CASA (Climate And Sustainability Action) meeting has taken place at Southport Eco Centre. Phoot by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
BusinessCASA

CASA shares vision for ‘a greener, fairer future for Southport’ with businesses invited to embrace sustainability

Businesses in Sefton interested in learning about how to operate more sustainably are invited to join CASA – the Community Anchor & Sustainable Alliance.  The growing business networking group was…

Ryan Lewis owner of Hidden Vines UK
BusinessNetworking

Christmas Sandgrounders Business Club features Ryan Lewis of Hidden Vines and Bev Howard’s festive quiz

Southport Life has been founded by Lizzie Barnett, owner of Studio Nine and Southport’s Journey (left) and Serena Silcock-Prince, Operations Manager at Silcock Leisure Group (right). Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
BusinessChristmas

Southport Life networking event returns with Christmas card plan to bring festive cheer

Mike Ratcliffe
LawLaw Society

Tributes paid to Southport lawyers Mike Ratcliffe and Geoff Cottrell at Law Society event

Lauren Uzzell, the owner of LMJ Weddings and Events, has won the North West Wedding Planner of the Year for the third time
AwardsBusiness

Lauren celebrates winning North West Wedding Planner of the Year for third time with place in national final

Just over a year after the deaths of founders Bernard and Joan O'Malley, Southport fresh food producer Nationwide Produce breaks through the £200m revenue barrier for the first time. Tim O'Malley heads the firm as managing director
BusinessSouthport

Nationwide Produce earns £200m for first time as son says milestone ‘would have made Dad proud’

BusinessNetworking

Sandgrounders Business Club welcomes three great speakers with Christmas event coming next

A scenic picture of Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
BusinessInvestSefton

InvestSefton launches three free workshops to help businesses thrive in Southport 2026

Scottie Scheffler of the United States tees off on the 14th hole during the final round of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Photo by Warren Little / Getty Images / R&A
Everton FCInvestSefton

Hear about exciting plans for Southport in 2026 including The Open at the Sefton Economic Forum this November