'We don't seem to know whether we want to be 'high end' or 'kiss me quick''
' Southport 's status and future as a seaside town looks bleak.” These were the words of former MP and local councillor, John Pugh last week as he submitted a motion to a full council chamber and asked whether Southport could still be considered a ‘seaside town’. As he put forward the motion, Cllr Pugh highlighted the impasse around Southport pier, which has been closed for more than two years, and the increasing “muddiness” of its beach.
Dave is sceptical about regeneration projects like 'Transformation de Southport' which is aimed at places like Market Street, and feels a lot of independent businesses have been cut out of the conversation, particularly around the impact of ongoing roadworks. Dave remains unconvinced the reopening of the pier is the “silver bullet” to Southport's problems.
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