Final call to residents and businesses living and operating in Sefton to share their views on the Bootle town centre transformation, as consultation closes this Friday. Tony McDonough reports.
Sefton Council received £20 million of funding from central Government last year to move forward with its plans to transform the Strand shopping centre and the wider Bootle town centre.
It is part of the council’s Area Action Plan, which sets out a clear vision for the town for the next 20 years and beyond.
The consultation looks at the next steps for the transformation project, including accessibility within the Strand shopping centre, new designs for Mons Square and suggested uses for the former M&S building.
There will be a final drop in session on Friday 20th September from 10am to 3pm. People will be able to visit the information centre in the Strand, opposite Greggs, to learn more about the project and share their views with the team.
Feedback will help shape the future of the shopping centre, with further consultations planned as the project progresses.
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Councillor Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, said: “As always, consultation is a vital part of our planning, and we hope residents will take the opportunity to have their say.
“We’re entering an exciting period of transformation in Bootle. We want the changes to reflect the needs of residents, businesses and visitors, and to help us achieve our goal of making Bootle an attractive destination for all these groups.
“Working together has always had brilliant results, such as Salt and Tar, which has been a big success. I’m sure that we will get lots of valuable suggestions and I look forward to hearing what people have to say.
“I encourage everyone who lives in, works in or visits Bootle to get involved and let us know their thoughts.”
Shortly after the consultation closes, hoardings will go up around the Strand in preparation for the next stage of development. Work will begin immediately to ensure the site is safe ahead of the demolition early next year.