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InvestSefton is Sefton Council's business support and investment service. We offer FREE information and advice and access to a wide range of services. We are here to help - Any business, Any size, Any sector. Call Dominique and Sharon on 0151 934 3452, email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or follow us on X @InvestSefton

Any businesses affected by the awful events in Southport over recent weeks who may need advice or support, please contact us by telephoning 0151 934 3452 or emailing investsefton@sefton.gov.uk.

Upcoming Events

Click on the following link for an up to date list of upcoming events – these events are delivered by InvestSefton or a partner that we work closely with. InvestSefton are always looking for new ideas for events and workshops, please let us know if you have any ideas or specific topics for events email us investsefton@sefton.gov.uk.

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Useful Information & Guides

A range of online resources are being made available to businesses to help them succeed. We have compiled the best of them here.

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UKSPF Place Based Business Support

We have an experienced team and can provide advice and support in a wide range of areas. We are part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity (UKPSF) Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority.

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Exploring Other Services

Sefton Growth Hub have compiled a directory of other support programmes that can support your business to start, grow and thrive. If you are interested in any of the following programmes please contact us directly as we will manage the referral for you, please email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or call us on 0151 934 3452

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News

  • Tributes being paid to InvestSefton’s Julie Swarbrick

    It is with sadness, that we announce the passing of Julie Swarbrick, Business Growth Adviser with the Council’s business support and advice service, InvestSefton. Julie, who had been with the Council and InvestSefton for over 20 years, passed away at... More
  • Planning support for Southport

    Many businesses and investors in the Southport area are experiencing financial difficulties following recent events.  To help with these difficulties  the Local Planning Authority have introduced temporary measures to incentivise development opportunities in the area.  This includes: In person ‘Planning... More
  • Maximise your margins- a workshop for hospitality businesses

    InvestSefton in partnership with Evans and Co Hospitality Accountants are running a workshop on Monday 13th January 2025, specifically designed for Sefton businesses in the hospitality sector giving you expert insights into key strategies to boost your profits, engineer winning... More
  • Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity

    Free webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dycalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia.   The session also covers: Support techniques in the... More
  • Mastering business loans

    This event will help small businesses to understand more about business loans and external finance that could help you achieve your goals and maximise success. The event is hosted by the British Business Bank in partnership with the Growth Platform,... More
  • Sefton Economic Forum – 14th November

    There is less than a week to go until our next Economic Forum which will take place on Thursday 14th November at The Lake House in Waterloo from 8am.  This networking event is free for Sefton businesses to attend and... More