Residents and business owners in Bootle South are being urged to take part in a Central Government consultation that could shape how up to £20 million is spent on local projects. The Pride in Place: Bootle South consultation is now open, with a deadline of Monday, 31st August 2026, and offers a genuine opportunity to influence investment priorities across the area.
The initiative is designed to inform how major funding is allocated, with a particular focus on enhancing the historic built environment. David Barton, who submitted the proposals, highlights that the consultation builds on previous successes secured through the Bootle Area Action Plan, which supported beautiful streetscapes and improved social equality. He is now calling on residents, business owners, and supporters of traditional design to speak up during this key initial stage.
Ten Funding Proposals for Bootle
Barton has put forward a top ten list of funding proposals for consideration. These include the installation of authentic, period-style cast-iron street furniture, such as traditional lamp posts, bins, and planters, as well as emergency repairs for council-owned civic assets like the former Bootle Town Hall Baths and the King’s Buildings near Miller’s Bridge.
Other proposals include the creation of a Bootle Town Hall Education Centre and Museum complex, dedicated funding grants for commercial civic restorers, and grants for traditional new-build construction projects. Barton also advocates for expanded green spaces, including new hedgerows and extensive tree planting across the area.
Design Codes and Local Skills
The proposals also call for the introduction of design codes created by specialist traditional architects for future housing developments, increased investment in highways cleansing staff and pavement maintenance vehicles, and support for educational qualifications in traditional architecture to boost local craft skills. Strategic partnerships with quarries and suppliers are also suggested to streamline access to traditional raw materials.
Barton argues that by voicing shared priorities, the community can demonstrate the true value of community consultations and achieve tangible improvements. He hopes the consultation board will consider his proposals to help restore the borough to the vision originally set out by the town's founders in the 1800s.
How to Have Your Say
The consultation is open now, and Barton urges as many people as possible to have their say before the deadline. The survey can be completed online via the Sefton Council website. The funding, up to £20 million, gives the scope to deliver ambitious plans that will complement other projects across Bootle, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
