The Atkinson Library and Arts Centre along with the Arts Centre make up the Southport Cultural Centre. Councillors have learned about the poor state of repair of these building after a detailed condition study was carried out. It is clear that action must be taken swiftly if we are to keep this very important Town Centre Asset.
Councillor Lord Ronnie Fearn -who is responsible for this part of the council's activities -has been pushing for action. Whatever we land up doing Sefton is going to have to spend circa £7m. The opportunity exists to 'lever in' some matching capital which would allow us to create a truly first rate facility. To date an extra £4m has been raised via an additional government grant and officials are hopeful that more can be raised.
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