Councillor David Barton has revealed that he has managed to secure funding for new trees to be planted in the town centre.
This issue was first highlighted last year as part of Councillor Barton’s long-term vision for the town centre restoration.
However due to prudent financial planning the decision has been delayed to find the most cost-effective tender for the town.
The result will be trees planted in 19 new locations pinpointed by officers from the council’s Parks and Green-spaces department. The locations are as follows:
|
Location |
Building number/shop name |
|
Opposite |
17 (Flutterby) replace dead tree |
|
End of |
Wellington Street (2 trees) |
|
Opposite |
1 to 9 (Mecca) |
|
Front of |
91 (B n M) |
|
Opposite |
93 to 97 |
|
Front of |
129 (Toy and Gift) |
|
Opposite |
151 (The Golf Company) |
|
Front of |
171 (Shop to let) |
|
Opposite |
169 |
|
Front of |
193 (The Gift Company) |
|
Opposite |
Pound Bakery |
|
Front of |
287 to 281 (Book Sale) |
|
Front of |
423 to 427 (café Parisien) |
|
Opposite |
429 (Thorntons) |
|
Opposite |
439 to 441 (Pandora) |
|
Front of |
481-487 |
|
Opposite |
489 |
|
Opposite |
589 |
|
Front of |
647 (Geek Pit) |
Councillor Barton said: “I’m absolutely delighted that funding has been agreed for this latest stage of the town centre conservation campaign.
“I’m also glad to see that the council has been very prudent in picking the right tender for the people of the town.
“The areas around Lord St are vital to the appearance of the town both to residents and to the many visitors we attract and I hope these ongoing measures can attract new business to Southport.
“Once again this is a fine example of the council listening to the voice of the people and improving life in the town for everybody.
“I look forward to the results and seeing the tree-lined boulevard.”
For more information please contact David Barton on (07968 581611) or (davidbarton.dukesward@outlook.com)
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