Lunchtime Talk : Sefton 2026 and Beyond

Sefton 2026 and Beyond, a talk by Stephen Watson

Stephen Watson is Sefton Council's Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Assets, and therefore the senior officer responsible for the Council's regeneration programmes such as Southport Town Deal and Bootle's Strand repurposing. These areas of focus also include events programmes across Southport and at Salt and Tar in Bootle.

Stephen's talk will focus on ambitious projects across Sefton, from Southport Pier to Bootle Strand and beyond. It will present not only plans to create beautiful spaces across the borough of Sefton, but also plans to activate these spaces through a range of exciting events all year round. It will also touch on other key themes and priorities that run through every programme and project.

Stephen has worked in both the public and private sector across the UK and North America. He was born and raised in Southport, where he now lives with his family.