Welcome To The Altside Business Village

Altside Business Village Partnership is an innovative partnership between Sefton Council, the Local Councils and the Local Business Community, established to improve the business economy throughout East Sefton and support business in the key areas of:-

• Providing assistance, services and support to business
• Generating consumer spending through events and tourism
• Implementing projects and improvements
• Promoting a brand in this diverse area

There are currently 6 Business Village Partnerships (BVPs) in the Borough, the largest and the longest established being Altside, Bootle and Southport.

BVPs are more than a networking group!  They provide:-

• A dynamic and effective forum for the planning and execution of initiatives and improvements
• A united voice for the business community
• An important bridge between Stakeholders and the local Council, maximising the planning, consultation and decision-making process
• An all-inclusive approach encompassing business, public sector, the voluntary sector and the local community

BVPs are totally independent organisations led by their Stakeholders and working for the good of their area or town centre.  Each has a Manager who is responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the Partnership and taking forward agreed projects.

Business Services and Support

The diverse range of business services and support provided by Altside Business Village includes:-

• Free website listing
• Improved access to all Government organisations
• Members of influential decision-making groups

• Public Information Pillars providing low-cost advertising for local businesses
• Improved access to Local Authority Officers
• Membership of influential decision-making groups
• Environment and waste management advice
• Stands at Farmers’ Markets (free for promotional use)
• Farming diversification support
• Town Planning support
• Inter-trading and networking opportunities
• Regular newsletter and information

Achievements

The success of Altside Business Village is measured by the achievements to date:-

• Farmers Markets generating 4,000 shoppers each month and additional spending
• Public Information Pillars providing low-cost advertising for local businesses
• Wild Altside and the Wild Altside Guide, which is distributed regionally for potential tourists
• Lydiate Open Air Theatre, again generating tourism
• Frank Hornby Experience exhibitions
• Hornby Visitors Centre project, well advanced with potential to generate 100,000 visitors
• Melling Community Support
• Business to business networking
• East Sefton Tourism Guide
• Increased media coverage, including television and newspapers

New Projects

New and current projects include:-

• Canal Corridor development as a focal point for tourism
• Central Square refurbishment to enhance retailing
• Sefton Lane Industrial Estate regeneration to create an improved business environment
• A59 Corridor improvements

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