Atkinson shuts on Sunday despite thousands demanding it open

15th November 2019

Staff at the Atkinson are furious that they won’t be working during the Christmas lights switch on after insiders leaked rumours that council bosses don’t want to pay double time.

Despite thousands of people coming to Southport this Sunday the flagship arts centre and museum will remain closed with staff missing out on time and a half

The Sefton purse strings have been tightly grasped and bosses have refused for the fourth year running to open the Atkinsons doors on the busiest day of the year.

The Southport BID are set to host the incredible Christmas lights switch on event this Sunday from 2pm with the big switch on by star Peter Andre