Sefton Council has said it is "another slap in the face" after the Government turned down its Levelling Up Fund bid.
The bid focused on the regeneration of Bootle Strand and according to the council it will result in a "more diverse and better-quality town centre with new food and drink, culture, arts and entertainment space." The local authority has committed £567,000 to finalise the regeneration plan, with a reported £2.1m having already been invested in buying the land and preparatory work.
The council have confirmed that the entertainment space branded the 'Salt and Tar' is still going ahead and will be hosting comedy and music festivals later this year. Sefton Council leader Cllr Ian Maher has hit back at the Government saying that they have "no real interest" in Levelling up the country.
