By Andrew Brown
Diversifying the local economy and providing better opportunities for young people in our town is the key to Southport’s future.
That is the view of Southport College Principal and CEO Michelle Brabner, who is working alongside local businesses to try and create brighter prospects for future generations.
For the past few months she has enjoyed her role on the Southport Town Deal Board which in March was awarded £37.5million by the Government - the most awarded in the Budget to any of the UK’s Town Deal recipients.
It validated the strong submission which the Southport team put forward, with a range of projects that focused on future-proofing the local economy and providing new and exciting opportunities for young people.
By Andrew Brown
Town Deal funding will help to diversify Southport’s economy and make the seaside resort a place that millions of people will want to visit throughout the year.
The Government allocated £37.5million in funding to Southport in the 2021 Spring Budget, after the Town Deal board submitted a range of projects which demonstrated that they could create jobs and attract further investment.
Central to Southport’s ambitions is the delivery of a new theatre, events and conference centre which will be bustling all year round.
Infrastructure work will support Southport Pleasureland’s ambitions to become an all-weather attraction that entertains visitors across all 12 months.